ATI RN
ATI Nurs 104 Fundamentals Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is auscultating the breath sounds of a client who has asthma. When the client exhales, the nurse hears continuous high-pitched squeaking sounds. The nurse should document this as which of the following adventitious breath sounds?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Wheezes. Wheezes are continuous high-pitched squeaking sounds heard on expiration, typically associated with asthma. They are caused by narrowed airways due to inflammation and constriction, leading to turbulent airflow. Rhonchi (
B) are low-pitched continuous sounds heard on inspiration and expiration, often associated with secretions in larger airways. Crackles (
C) are discontinuous, crackling or popping sounds heard on inspiration, suggestive of fluid in the smaller airways. Stridor (
D) is a high-pitched crowing sound heard on inspiration, indicating upper airway obstruction.
Question 2 of 5
Correct Answer:
Rationale:
Question 3 of 5
Correct Answer:
Rationale:
Question 4 of 5
Correct Answer:
Rationale:
Question 5 of 5
Correct Answer:
Rationale: