A Loud, Harsh Sound Over the Trachea on Auscultation with a Stethoscope

question 95

Multiple Choice

A loud, harsh sound over the trachea on auscultation with a stethoscope suggests:

• A) bronchoconstriction.
• B) normal air movement.
• C) pneumothorax.
• D) foreign body obstruction.

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Definitions:

Hypothetical-deductive Reasoning

A cognitive process, identified by Piaget, involving the ability to formulate hypotheses and systematically deduce the most logical consequences to solve a problem.

Formal Operational Thought

A stage in cognitive development, according to Piaget, where individuals develop the ability to think abstractly, logically, and systematically, usually beginning in adolescence.

Concrete Operational Thought

A stage in cognitive development, described by Piaget, where children aged 7-12 start to think logically about concrete events.

Sensorimotor Thought

refers to the stage in early childhood cognitive development where learning occurs through sensory experiences and manipulating objects.