MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -The nurse auscultates the base of the lungs to assess for what reason? It is where fluid occurs with with pulmonary edema. It best reflects the health of the lungs.

Detailed explanation-2: -Auscultation of the lung is an important part of the respiratory examination and is helpful in diagnosing various respiratory disorders. Auscultation assesses airflow through the trachea-bronchial tree.

Detailed explanation-3: -What are the auscultation points of the lungs? The auscultation points of the lungs coincide with the type of breath sounds heard and include the area around the trachea, the area between the 1st and 2nd intercostal space on both the anterior and posterior sides of the chest, and each lateral lung field.

Detailed explanation-4: -What assessments would a nurse make when auscultating the lungs? If cardiovascular function is not adequate, the results will lead to impaired oxygenation; therefore, it is important to assess cardiovascular function when assessing respiratory function.

Detailed explanation-5: -When assessing for fluid collection in the lungs during auscultation of lung sounds, you should: start at the lower lung fields and determine at which level you start hearing clear breath sounds.