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The nurse is percussing over the lungs of a client with pneumonia. What sound will the nurse expect to hear?

Hyperresonance

Bubbling

Tympany

Dullness

Resonance

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A. Hyperresonance is often heard in cases of pneumothorax or emphysema, not pneumonia.

B. Bubbling is not a percussed sound but rather a description of breath sounds or fluid.

C. Tympany is typically heard over hollow organs like the stomach and is not expected in lung assessment.

D. Dullness over lung tissue indicates fluid or consolidation, as seen in pneumonia.

E. Resonance is normal over healthy lung tissue but would not be expected over areas of consolidation.

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Correct Answer is ["A","D"]

Explanation

A. Demonstrating an insulin injection shows hands-on learning and mastery of the skill.

B. Attending a course does not confirm comprehension or skill.

C. Watching a nurse apply a dressing does not guarantee learning; active participation is necessary.

D. Listing healthy food choices indicates understanding of dietary education.

E. Nodding does not confirm learning; it may only indicate acknowledgment.

A. Edema B. Shortness of breath C. Increase in appetite D. Extreme weight loss E. Jugular vein distended (enlarged)

Correct Answer is ["A","B","E"]

Explanation

A. Edema is a common finding in heart failure due to fluid retention.

B. Shortness of breath occurs due to fluid accumulation in the lungs, common in heart failure.

C. Increased appetite is not typical in heart failure; decreased appetite is more common.

D. Weight gain due to fluid retention is more common in heart failure, rather than extreme weight loss.

E. Jugular vein distention is a classic sign of right-sided heart failure due to increased central venous pressure.

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