Respiratory Assessment Quiz

Which of the following is a sign of increased work of breathing?

• Occasional dry cough

• Use of accessory muscles during inspiration

• Normal breath sounds

• Respiratory rate of 15 breaths/min

Which sound is most likely to be heard in a patient with asthma during expiration?

• Crackles

• Wheezes

• Bronchial

• Vesicular

A respiratory rate of 25 breaths/min in an adult is considered:

• Normal

• Bradypnea

• Tachypnea

• Apnea

Which of the following is a normal finding during a respiratory assessment?

• Use of accessory muscles

• Respiratory rate of 16 breaths/min

• High-pitched wheezing

• Cyanosis

A patient with bronchospasm is most likely to have which lung sound?

• Crackles

• Wheezes

• Vesicular

• Bronchial

Why is the use of accessory muscles during inspiration concerning?

• It indicates normal breathing

• It suggests increased work of breathing and possible respiratory distress

• It is a sign of relaxation

• It shows the patient is calm

Which breath sound is described as high-pitched and musical?

• Crackles

• Wheezes

• Rhonchi

• Vesicular

What is the significance of documenting abnormal lung sounds during a respiratory assessment?

• It helps identify potential respiratory problems

• It is not important

• It only confirms normal breathing

• It is required for legal reasons only

Which type of breath sound is normally heard over the trachea and larynx?

• Vesicular

• Bronchial

• Bronchovesicular

• None—lungs should be silent

Which patient position best facilitates lung expansion during respiratory assessment?

• Supine

• Prone

• Lateral

• Sitting upright