Which of these statements is true regarding the vertebra The spinous process of C7.
prominens? The vertebra prominens is: 3 multiple choice options
When performing a respiratory assessment on a patient, A normal finding in a healthy adult.
the nurse notices a costal angle of approximately 90 3 multiple choice options
degrees. This characteristic is:
When assessing a patients lungs, the nurse recalls that the Consists of two lobes.
left lung: 3 multiple choice options
Which statement about the apices of the lungs is true? Extend 3 to 4 cm above the inner third of the clavicles.
The apices of the lungs: 3 multiple choice options
During an examination of the anterior thorax, the nurse is Sternal angle
aware that the trachea bifurcates anteriorly at the: 3 multiple choice options
,During an assessment, the nurse knows that expected Muffled voice sounds and symmetric tactile fremitus.
assessment findings in the normal adult lung include the 3 multiple choice options
presence of:
The primary muscles of respiration include the: Diaphragm and intercostals.
3 multiple choice options
A 65-year-old patient with a history of heart failure Assessing for other signs and symptoms of paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
comes to the clinic with complaints of being awakened 3 multiple choice options
from sleep with shortness of breath. Which action by the
nurse is most appropriate?
When assessing tactile fremitus, the nurse recalls that it Between the scapulae
is normal to feel tactile fremitus most intensely over 3 multiple choice options
which location?
The nurse is reviewing the technique of palpating for Is caused by sounds generated from the larynx.
tactile fremitus with a new graduate. Which statement by 3 multiple choice options
the graduate nurse reflects a correct understanding of
tactile fremitus? Tactile fremitus:
,Tactile Fremitus is what? Palpable vibration
During percussion, the nurse knows that a dull Increased density of lung tissue.
percussion note elicited over a lung lobe most likely 3 multiple choice options
results from:
The nurse is observing the auscultation technique of Side-to-side
another nurse. The correct method to use when 3 multiple choice options
progressing from one auscultatory site on the thorax to
another is _______ comparison.
When auscultating the lungs of an adult patient, the nurse Vesicular breath sounds and normal in that location.
notes that low-pitched, soft breath sounds are heard over 3 multiple choice options
the posterior lower lobes, with inspiration being longer
than expiration. The nurse interprets that these sounds
are:
The nurse is percussing over the lungs of a patient with Dullness
pneumonia. The nurse knows that percussion over an 3 multiple choice options
area of atelectasis in the lungs will reveal:
, The nurse is auscultating the chest in an adult. Which Firmly holding the diaphragm of the stethoscope against the chest
technique is correct? 3 multiple choice options
During auscultation of the lungs, the nurse expects When the bronchial tree is obstructed
decreased breath sounds to be heard in which situation? 3 multiple choice options
The nurse knows that a normal finding when assessing Decreased mobility of the thorax.
the respiratory system of an older adult is: 3 multiple choice options
A mother brings her 3-month-old infant to the clinic for Recognize that these are serious signs, and contact the physician.
evaluation of a cold. She tells the nurse that he has had a 3 multiple choice options
runny nose for a week. When performing the physical
assessment, the nurse notes that the child has nasal
flaring and sternal and intercostal retractions. The nurses
next action should be to:
When assessing the respiratory system of a 4-year-old Presence of bronchovesicular breath sounds in the peripheral lung fields
child, which of these findings would the nurse expect? 3 multiple choice options
prominens? The vertebra prominens is: 3 multiple choice options
When performing a respiratory assessment on a patient, A normal finding in a healthy adult.
the nurse notices a costal angle of approximately 90 3 multiple choice options
degrees. This characteristic is:
When assessing a patients lungs, the nurse recalls that the Consists of two lobes.
left lung: 3 multiple choice options
Which statement about the apices of the lungs is true? Extend 3 to 4 cm above the inner third of the clavicles.
The apices of the lungs: 3 multiple choice options
During an examination of the anterior thorax, the nurse is Sternal angle
aware that the trachea bifurcates anteriorly at the: 3 multiple choice options
,During an assessment, the nurse knows that expected Muffled voice sounds and symmetric tactile fremitus.
assessment findings in the normal adult lung include the 3 multiple choice options
presence of:
The primary muscles of respiration include the: Diaphragm and intercostals.
3 multiple choice options
A 65-year-old patient with a history of heart failure Assessing for other signs and symptoms of paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
comes to the clinic with complaints of being awakened 3 multiple choice options
from sleep with shortness of breath. Which action by the
nurse is most appropriate?
When assessing tactile fremitus, the nurse recalls that it Between the scapulae
is normal to feel tactile fremitus most intensely over 3 multiple choice options
which location?
The nurse is reviewing the technique of palpating for Is caused by sounds generated from the larynx.
tactile fremitus with a new graduate. Which statement by 3 multiple choice options
the graduate nurse reflects a correct understanding of
tactile fremitus? Tactile fremitus:
,Tactile Fremitus is what? Palpable vibration
During percussion, the nurse knows that a dull Increased density of lung tissue.
percussion note elicited over a lung lobe most likely 3 multiple choice options
results from:
The nurse is observing the auscultation technique of Side-to-side
another nurse. The correct method to use when 3 multiple choice options
progressing from one auscultatory site on the thorax to
another is _______ comparison.
When auscultating the lungs of an adult patient, the nurse Vesicular breath sounds and normal in that location.
notes that low-pitched, soft breath sounds are heard over 3 multiple choice options
the posterior lower lobes, with inspiration being longer
than expiration. The nurse interprets that these sounds
are:
The nurse is percussing over the lungs of a patient with Dullness
pneumonia. The nurse knows that percussion over an 3 multiple choice options
area of atelectasis in the lungs will reveal:
, The nurse is auscultating the chest in an adult. Which Firmly holding the diaphragm of the stethoscope against the chest
technique is correct? 3 multiple choice options
During auscultation of the lungs, the nurse expects When the bronchial tree is obstructed
decreased breath sounds to be heard in which situation? 3 multiple choice options
The nurse knows that a normal finding when assessing Decreased mobility of the thorax.
the respiratory system of an older adult is: 3 multiple choice options
A mother brings her 3-month-old infant to the clinic for Recognize that these are serious signs, and contact the physician.
evaluation of a cold. She tells the nurse that he has had a 3 multiple choice options
runny nose for a week. When performing the physical
assessment, the nurse notes that the child has nasal
flaring and sternal and intercostal retractions. The nurses
next action should be to:
When assessing the respiratory system of a 4-year-old Presence of bronchovesicular breath sounds in the peripheral lung fields
child, which of these findings would the nurse expect? 3 multiple choice options
