When Conducting a Respiratory Assessment, the Nurse Notes a Low-Pitched

question 7

Multiple Choice

When conducting a respiratory assessment, the nurse notes a low-pitched sound that is continuous throughout inspiration. Which does this lung sound indicate to the nurse?

• A)Narrow bronchi
• B)Narrow trachea passages
• C)Inflamed pleural surfaces
• D)Blocked large airway passages

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Definitions:

Motor Neurons

Type of neurons responsible for conveying impulses from the brain or spinal cord to muscles and glands, initiating movement or action.

Primary Motor Cortex

A region of the cerebral cortex involved in planning, control, and execution of voluntary movements.

Premotor Cortex

A region of the frontal lobe of the brain involved in planning and coordinating movements before they are executed.

Movement Force

The force generated by muscles to produce motion, essential for physical activities and regulated by the nervous system.