Question

What lung sounds are described as high pitched musical sounds? _______________________ What is a cause of these sounds? _____________________________________________ 5.) Explain how Jugular Vein Distension is assessed. Describe a normal finding. _____________________________________________ Name one condition that could cause JVD. ________________________________ 6.) Explain Jaundice. What do you see? What are possible causes of jaundice? 7.) When assessing the abdomen, the nurse uses the following skills: A. Auscultation B. Inspection C. Palpation Please list (using A,B,C) the correct order. ________ ________ ________ 8.) List 2 assessment findings that may differ between a 27 year old patient and a 72 year old patient. 9.) Identify one sign a patient may report during an assessment. __________________________ 10.) Identify one symptom a patient may report during an assessment.

Answer 1

Answer: Stridor Is the lung sound that is described as a high pitched musical sound. These sound is caused during the inspiration. The inspiration process indulge the sound of wheezing.

Jugular vein distension is assessed by laying the patient in a comfortable position, the right side of the neck, vein is observed, the bulging of vein indicate the jugular vein distension.

In the normal condition the vien is not bulged and the flow of the blood through vein is normal.

The one of the condition which causes jugular vein distension is due to increased pressure of superior vena cava.

Jaundice is the liver disease where the liver doesn't perform it's function normally. The symptoms are:

• Pale skin
• Pale nails
• Vomiting
• Indigestion
• Weakness
• Fatigue.