All of the following chest assessment findings may be seen in a patient with cystic fibrosis EXCEPT:

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Due to the airway obstruction and retained secretions, the following chest assessment findings would be expected: decreased or increased tactile and vocal fremitus, hyperresonant percussion note, diminished breath sounds, diminished heart sounds, and bronchial breath sounds (over atelectasis). A hyperresonant percussion note would be expected with the hyperinflation of alveoli, not a dull percussion note.

All of the Following Chest Assessment Findings May Be Seen