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Amandeep Kaur Sandhu
on Nov 02, 2024
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The nurse is reviewing the technique of palpating for tactile fremitus with a new graduate. Which statement by the graduate nurse reflects a correct understanding of tactile fremitus?
A) "Is caused by moisture in the alveoli."
B) "Is caused by sounds generated from the larynx."
C) "Reflects the blood flow through the pulmonary arteries."
D) "Indicates that air is present in the subcutaneous tissues."
Tactile Fremitus
The palpable vibration on the chest wall when a person speaks, used in medical assessment of the lungs.
Larynx
The voice box located in the throat, responsible for producing sound, protecting the airway during swallowing, and regulating airflow during breathing.
Alveoli
Small air sacs in the lungs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place.
- Acquire knowledge on the key principles behind auscultation, percussion, and palpation in the assessment of the respiratory system.
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Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on the key principles behind auscultation, percussion, and palpation in the assessment of the respiratory system.
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