*NURSING > QUESTIONS & ANSWERS > NSG 6320 AGNP BOARD EXAM QUESTIONS Respiratory Assessment| Questions and Answers| A+ (All)
Which technique best determines whether the tissues in the chest are air-filled, fluid- filled, or solid? Auscultation Palpation Inspection Percussion Rationale: Percussion of the chest produces au... dible sounds and palpable vibrations, thus, assisting in determining if the underlying tissues are filled with air or fluid or if they are solid. However, percussion will not help detect deep seated lesions. Auscultation assesses the flow of air through the tracheobronchial tree. Palpation focuses on tenderness and abnormalities in the overlying skin , respiratory expansion, and fremitus. Inspection notes the shape of the chest and they way it moves with inspiration and expiration. [Show More]
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