NURS 190 Physical Assessment-Respiratory System & Breasts & Axillae (Week 3) EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+ -LATEST - GUARANTEED PASS.docx

NURS 190: Physical
Assessment-Respiratory
System & Breasts & Axillae
(Week 3) EXAM QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
[LATEST 2026-2027] 100%
GUARANTEED PASS




*Sternum*-1st



Ribs



1-7=*True*

8-10=*False*

11-12=*Floating ribs*



Vertebral Column

,Angle of Louis



Apex of the Lungs - CORRECT ANSWER-Slightly superior to the inner 1/3rd of the clavicle



Base of the lungs - CORRECT ANSWER-Base is at the level of the diaphragm



Pleural fluid - CORRECT ANSWER-keeps the lungs lubricated to *avoid friction* and to allow the
lungs to *glide during inspiration* & *expiration*



Normal Respiration - CORRECT ANSWER-12-20 per min w/ adults



40-80 per min w/ newborn



35 per min by 5 y/o



Special considerations (*Pediatric*) - CORRECT ANSWER-Infants & Children



Change from *intrauterine* to extra *uterine* breathing



Use *abdominal muscles* for breathing during infancy and early childhood



-more prone to respiratory failure



Special considerations (*Pregnant*) - CORRECT ANSWER-+2 per minute (*14-22* bpm)

-needs 20% more oxygen than normal

, Muscles and cartilage of ribs relax



Inspiratory capacity increases



Mild respiratory alkalosis



Special considerations (*Older adult*) - CORRECT ANSWER-Decreased in R effciency



Changes in R depth



Decreased cough ability



Increased RR



Special considerations (*Psychosocial*) - CORRECT ANSWER-Stress



Anxiety



Fatigue



Pain



Increases RR



Which are your true ribs - CORRECT ANSWER-1-7