N3043 Metheny EXAM 2 OU ABSN Health
Assessment 74 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS 2026
Blood carries CO2 to the lungs where it is exhaled. O2 is brought into the lungs
and then is transported through the body via blood.
As CO2 accumulates in the blood, the pH of the blood decreases (acidity
increases). The brain stem (pons & medulla) control the speed & depth of
breathing (ventilation). - CORRECT ANSWER What is the role of the lungs?
by the rib above it - CORRECT ANSWER How are intercostal spaces numbered?
esophagus, trachea, heart, great vessels - CORRECT ANSWER What does the
mediastinum contain?
right lung has 3 lobes, left lung has 2 - CORRECT ANSWER How many lobes do
each of the lungs contain?
right lung goes down to about the 6th rib & the left lung goes down to about the
10th rib. - CORRECT ANSWER About where do each of the lungs end on the body?
Inspiration to supply O2, expiration to remove CO2, maintain acid base balance of
arterial blood - CORRECT ANSWER What is the function of the lungs?
,cough (productive/nonproductive, color if productive), shortness of breath
(dyspnea, orthopnea, proximal nocturnal dyspnea), chest pain, history of
respiratory infections/illnesses, tobacco use/history - CORRECT ANSWER What
major health history questions would be asked to assessment of thorax/lungs?
History of respiratory infections, child proofing home (reduce choking, poisoning,
injury, etc.) - CORRECT ANSWER What special things would you ask regarding the
health history concerning thorax/lung assessment with infants/children?
Ask about activities of daily living & exercise tolerance (as ppl age they have less
surface area for gas exchange & are winded easier) - CORRECT ANSWER What
special things would you ask regarding the health history concerning thorax/lung
assessment with older adults?
Flu vaccine, TB test, strategies to decrease/quit tobacco use, child proofing home,
limit 2nd hand smoke - CORRECT ANSWER What are some areas of health
promotion that you should address relating to respiration?
thoracic size, contour, symmetry (AP transverse diameter),
respiration rate (12-20 bpm normal for adults)
use of accessory muscle
position for respiration effort - CORRECT ANSWER For physical assessment
inspection of the thorax/respiratory system, what are you looking at?
, symmetrical chest expansion, tactile fremitus (palpable vibrations which could be
normal or abnormal), & crepitus - CORRECT ANSWER For physical assessment
palpation of the thorax/respiratory system, what are you looking at?
pneumonia;
something that obstructs the sounds from the larynx such as obstructed
bronchus, pneumothorax, air/gas in cavity of chest wall causing collapsed lung -
CORRECT ANSWER What would be one reason for feeling increased vibrations
(increased fremitus) in the lungs?
What types of things would cause decreased fremitus?
bronchial: anterior only- over trachea & bronchus, sounds high pitch & loud,
harsh, hollow, & tubular.
bronchovesicular: over major bronchus, sounds moderate/medium pitch &
moderate volume
vesicular: over peripheral lung fields, sounds low pitch & soft, rustling like the
sound of the wind in the trees - CORRECT ANSWER What are the 3 types of
normal breath sounds you hear while auscultating the lungs & where do you hear
them?
crackles (alveoli), sudden high pitched popping
Assessment 74 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS 2026
Blood carries CO2 to the lungs where it is exhaled. O2 is brought into the lungs
and then is transported through the body via blood.
As CO2 accumulates in the blood, the pH of the blood decreases (acidity
increases). The brain stem (pons & medulla) control the speed & depth of
breathing (ventilation). - CORRECT ANSWER What is the role of the lungs?
by the rib above it - CORRECT ANSWER How are intercostal spaces numbered?
esophagus, trachea, heart, great vessels - CORRECT ANSWER What does the
mediastinum contain?
right lung has 3 lobes, left lung has 2 - CORRECT ANSWER How many lobes do
each of the lungs contain?
right lung goes down to about the 6th rib & the left lung goes down to about the
10th rib. - CORRECT ANSWER About where do each of the lungs end on the body?
Inspiration to supply O2, expiration to remove CO2, maintain acid base balance of
arterial blood - CORRECT ANSWER What is the function of the lungs?
,cough (productive/nonproductive, color if productive), shortness of breath
(dyspnea, orthopnea, proximal nocturnal dyspnea), chest pain, history of
respiratory infections/illnesses, tobacco use/history - CORRECT ANSWER What
major health history questions would be asked to assessment of thorax/lungs?
History of respiratory infections, child proofing home (reduce choking, poisoning,
injury, etc.) - CORRECT ANSWER What special things would you ask regarding the
health history concerning thorax/lung assessment with infants/children?
Ask about activities of daily living & exercise tolerance (as ppl age they have less
surface area for gas exchange & are winded easier) - CORRECT ANSWER What
special things would you ask regarding the health history concerning thorax/lung
assessment with older adults?
Flu vaccine, TB test, strategies to decrease/quit tobacco use, child proofing home,
limit 2nd hand smoke - CORRECT ANSWER What are some areas of health
promotion that you should address relating to respiration?
thoracic size, contour, symmetry (AP transverse diameter),
respiration rate (12-20 bpm normal for adults)
use of accessory muscle
position for respiration effort - CORRECT ANSWER For physical assessment
inspection of the thorax/respiratory system, what are you looking at?
, symmetrical chest expansion, tactile fremitus (palpable vibrations which could be
normal or abnormal), & crepitus - CORRECT ANSWER For physical assessment
palpation of the thorax/respiratory system, what are you looking at?
pneumonia;
something that obstructs the sounds from the larynx such as obstructed
bronchus, pneumothorax, air/gas in cavity of chest wall causing collapsed lung -
CORRECT ANSWER What would be one reason for feeling increased vibrations
(increased fremitus) in the lungs?
What types of things would cause decreased fremitus?
bronchial: anterior only- over trachea & bronchus, sounds high pitch & loud,
harsh, hollow, & tubular.
bronchovesicular: over major bronchus, sounds moderate/medium pitch &
moderate volume
vesicular: over peripheral lung fields, sounds low pitch & soft, rustling like the
sound of the wind in the trees - CORRECT ANSWER What are the 3 types of
normal breath sounds you hear while auscultating the lungs & where do you hear
them?
crackles (alveoli), sudden high pitched popping
