You Are Performing a Secondary Assessment and Are Assessing Your

question 68

Multiple Choice

You are performing a secondary assessment and are assessing your patient's chest. Which one of the following findings do you associate most with fracture of the ribs?

• A) Ecchymosis to the chest wall
• B) Decreased breath sounds
• C) Paradoxical chest wall motion
• D) Jugular venous distention

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Definitions:

Productive Cough

A cough that expels mucus or phlegm from the respiratory tract, assisting in clearing the airways.

Short of Breath

The sensation of struggling to breathe or draw deep breaths, often indicative of respiratory conditions, cardiac issues, or exertion.

Health History

A record detailing an individual's past medical conditions, treatments, surgeries, and family medical history, used for assessment or treatment.

Pneumonia

An infectious disease affecting the lungs, causing inflammation and fluid-filled air sacs, and presenting symptoms like coughing and difficulty breathing.