Respiratory System Percussion Quiz

What is the primary purpose of percussion in a pulmonary examination?

• To assess the patient's reflexes

• To check the patient's heart rate

• To determine if an area is air-filled, fluid-filled, or solid

• To measure blood pressure

Which of the following is NOT a step in the percussion procedure?

• Ask the patient to lie supine

• Introduce yourself and confirm the patient's identity

• Ensure your palm is warm

• Ask the patient to stand on one leg

During percussion, what sound indicates that the area is air-filled?

• Resonant sound

• Flat sound

• Echoing sound

• Dull sound

What is the normal range for diaphragmatic excursion?

• 9 to 10 cm

• 6 to 8 cm

• 3 to 5 cm

• 1 to 2 cm

What should be done when a change from resonance to dullness is detected during percussion?

• Ignore it and continue

• Repeat the percussion

• Mark the site as a landmark

• Ask the patient to cough