A Patient Has a High-Pitched Grating Sound Over the Third

question 28

Multiple Choice

A patient has a high-pitched grating sound over the third intercostal space to the left of the sternum.Upon further examination,you determine that the patient has a pericardial friction rub because

• A) the sound does not change with respiration.
• B) the sound radiates to the right side.
• C) she is complaining of pain with breathing.
• D) the sound disappears when she holds her breath.

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Definitions:

Dermis

The thick layer of living tissue below the epidermis that forms the true skin, housing sweat glands, hair follicles, and blood vessels.

Epidermis

The outer layer of cells covering an organism, particularly the surface epithelium of the skin of animals.

Stratum

A layer or level within a hierarchical structure, such as the layers of the skin or atmosphere.

Epidermis

The epidermis is the outermost layer of skin, providing a waterproof barrier and creating our skin tone.