The Nurse Is Listening to the Breath Sounds of a Patient

question 37

Multiple Choice

The nurse is listening to the breath sounds of a patient with severe asthma.Air passing through narrowed bronchioles would produce which of these adventitious sounds?

• A)Wheezes
• B)Bronchial sounds
• C)Bronchophony
• D)Whispered pectoriloquy

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Definitions:

Epidermis

The outermost layer of skin, serving as a protective barrier against environmental hazards such as pathogens and physical abrasions.

Collagen

The main structural protein found in skin and other connective tissues, known for its strength and elasticity.

Melanin

A pigment produced by melanocytes in the skin, hair, and eyes, responsible for coloration and protection against ultraviolet (UV) light damage.

Oxygen

A chemical element (O) essential for most forms of life on Earth, vital for cellular respiration in organisms.