1. What is a common physical sign of respiratory distress that can be observed
during a general survey?
□ A. Increased heart rate
□ B. Decreased blood pressure
□ C. Cyanosis
□ D. Elevated temperature
Answer: C. Cyanosis
2. Which structure is NOT part of the thoracic cage?
□ A. Sternum
□ B. 12 pairs of ribs
□ C. 12 thoracic vertebrae
□ D. Clavicle
Answer: D. Clavicle
3. What is the function of the parietal pleura?
□ A. Lines the lungs
□ B. Lines the thoracic cavity
□ C. Covers the diaphragm
□ D. Separates the mediastinum
Answer: B. Lines the thoracic cavity
4. Which anatomical landmark is continuous with the second rib?
□ A. Costal angle
□ B. Sternal angle
□ C. Suprasternal notch
□ D. Vertebra prominence C7
Answer: B. Sternal angle
5. What is the significance of the T3 vertebra in relation to lung anatomy?
□ A. It is the first rib
□ B. It separates the upper and lower lobes of the lungs
□ C. It is the last rib
□ D. It is the location of the diaphragm
Answer: B. It separates the upper and lower lobes of the lungs
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,6. Which of the following structures is part of the respiratory system?
□ A. Trachea
□ B. Esophagus
□ C. Aorta
□ D. Diaphragm
Answer: A. Trachea
7. What is the costal angle at the xiphoid process typically measured at?
□ A. 60 degrees
□ B. 90 degrees
□ C. 45 degrees
□ D. 120 degrees
Answer: B. 90 degrees
8. Which part of the lung is referred to as the apex?
□ A. The top portion
□ B. The base
□ C. The middle lobe
□ D. The pleural cavity
Answer: A. The top portion
9. What is the role of the visceral pleura?
□ A. Lines the thoracic cavity
□ B. Covers the lungs
□ C. Separates the mediastinum
□ D. Supports the ribs
Answer: B. Covers the lungs
10. Which muscle group is primarily involved in the mechanics of breathing?
□ A. Triceps
□ B. Intercostal muscles
□ C. Biceps
□ D. Abdominal muscles
Answer: B. Intercostal muscles
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, 11. What is the formula to calculate smoking pack-years?
□ A. Add the number of cigarettes smoked per day to the number of years smoked
B. Divide the number of years smoked by the number of cigarettes smoked per
□ day
C. Multiply the number of cigarettes smoked per day by the number of years
□ smoked and divide by 20
□ D. Multiply the number of years smoked by 20
Answer: C. Multiply the number of cigarettes smoked per day by the number of years
smoked and divide by 20
12. Which of the following is NOT a normal assessment finding during a respiratory
examination?
□ A. Respiratory rate of 14 breaths per minute
□ B. Skin and nails pink with no cyanosis
□ C. Chest expansion symmetric
□ D. Presence of wheezing sounds
Answer: D. Presence of wheezing sounds
13. What does a bronchial breath sound indicate when auscultating the chest?
□ A. Normal lung function
□ B. Airway obstruction
□ C. Fluid in the lungs
□ D. Normal air movement over the trachea and larynx
Answer: D. Normal air movement over the trachea and larynx
14. Which abnormal breathing pattern is characterized by an increased respiratory
rate?
□ A. Tachypnea
□ B. Bradypnea
□ C. Hyperventilation
□ D. Eupnea
Answer: A. Tachypnea
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during a general survey?
□ A. Increased heart rate
□ B. Decreased blood pressure
□ C. Cyanosis
□ D. Elevated temperature
Answer: C. Cyanosis
2. Which structure is NOT part of the thoracic cage?
□ A. Sternum
□ B. 12 pairs of ribs
□ C. 12 thoracic vertebrae
□ D. Clavicle
Answer: D. Clavicle
3. What is the function of the parietal pleura?
□ A. Lines the lungs
□ B. Lines the thoracic cavity
□ C. Covers the diaphragm
□ D. Separates the mediastinum
Answer: B. Lines the thoracic cavity
4. Which anatomical landmark is continuous with the second rib?
□ A. Costal angle
□ B. Sternal angle
□ C. Suprasternal notch
□ D. Vertebra prominence C7
Answer: B. Sternal angle
5. What is the significance of the T3 vertebra in relation to lung anatomy?
□ A. It is the first rib
□ B. It separates the upper and lower lobes of the lungs
□ C. It is the last rib
□ D. It is the location of the diaphragm
Answer: B. It separates the upper and lower lobes of the lungs
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,6. Which of the following structures is part of the respiratory system?
□ A. Trachea
□ B. Esophagus
□ C. Aorta
□ D. Diaphragm
Answer: A. Trachea
7. What is the costal angle at the xiphoid process typically measured at?
□ A. 60 degrees
□ B. 90 degrees
□ C. 45 degrees
□ D. 120 degrees
Answer: B. 90 degrees
8. Which part of the lung is referred to as the apex?
□ A. The top portion
□ B. The base
□ C. The middle lobe
□ D. The pleural cavity
Answer: A. The top portion
9. What is the role of the visceral pleura?
□ A. Lines the thoracic cavity
□ B. Covers the lungs
□ C. Separates the mediastinum
□ D. Supports the ribs
Answer: B. Covers the lungs
10. Which muscle group is primarily involved in the mechanics of breathing?
□ A. Triceps
□ B. Intercostal muscles
□ C. Biceps
□ D. Abdominal muscles
Answer: B. Intercostal muscles
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, 11. What is the formula to calculate smoking pack-years?
□ A. Add the number of cigarettes smoked per day to the number of years smoked
B. Divide the number of years smoked by the number of cigarettes smoked per
□ day
C. Multiply the number of cigarettes smoked per day by the number of years
□ smoked and divide by 20
□ D. Multiply the number of years smoked by 20
Answer: C. Multiply the number of cigarettes smoked per day by the number of years
smoked and divide by 20
12. Which of the following is NOT a normal assessment finding during a respiratory
examination?
□ A. Respiratory rate of 14 breaths per minute
□ B. Skin and nails pink with no cyanosis
□ C. Chest expansion symmetric
□ D. Presence of wheezing sounds
Answer: D. Presence of wheezing sounds
13. What does a bronchial breath sound indicate when auscultating the chest?
□ A. Normal lung function
□ B. Airway obstruction
□ C. Fluid in the lungs
□ D. Normal air movement over the trachea and larynx
Answer: D. Normal air movement over the trachea and larynx
14. Which abnormal breathing pattern is characterized by an increased respiratory
rate?
□ A. Tachypnea
□ B. Bradypnea
□ C. Hyperventilation
□ D. Eupnea
Answer: A. Tachypnea
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