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1. Which of the following techniques would be most appropriate to assess
the lung sounds of a patient during a respiratory examination?
A. Inspection
B. Auscultation
C. Percussion
D. Palpation
Answer: B. Auscultation
Rationale: Auscultation involves listening to the patient's lungs using a
stethoscope to assess for any abnormal breath sounds.
2. During a respiratory examination, which of the following findings
would be considered abnormal when assessing the patient's chest for
symmetrical chest wall movements?
A. Unilateral chest expansion
B. Bilateral chest expansion
C. Decreased chest expansion
D. Increased chest expansion
Answer: A. Unilateral chest expansion
Rationale: Bilateral chest expansion is normal during breathing, while
unilateral chest expansion may indicate a pathologic condition.
3. When examining a patient's respiratory rate, which of the following
findings would be considered normal for an adult?
A. 16 breaths per minute
B. 22 breaths per minute
C. 28 breaths per minute
D. 34 breaths per minute
Answer: A. 16 breaths per minute
Rationale: The normal respiratory rate for an adult is typically between
12-20 breaths per minute.
4. Which of the following techniques would be most appropriate to assess
the vibration of the chest wall during a respiratory examination?
A. Inspection
B. Touch
C. Percussion
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