NU 416 Respiratory practice test part 2

NU 416 Respiratory practice test part
2
61.
As the chest of a newborn is examined, bowel sounds are auscultated in the chest. What is the
significance of this finding?

a) This is a normal finding in newborns.



b) This is an abnormal, but benign, finding in children until 2 years of age.



c) This is abnormal and possibly indicates an enlarged liver.



d) This is abnormal and possibly indicates a diaphragmatic hernia.



62.
Which patient demonstrates the highest risk factor for respiratory disability?

a) A patient with a history of hypertension



b) A child who has had a previous respiratory infection



c) A patient with paraplegia



d) An extremely thin female patient



63.
Diaphragmatic excursion may be slightly elevated on the right side because of the presence of:

, a) the spleen.



b) the right middle lobe.



c) the liver.



d) the stomach.



64.
With which condition should the examiner expect the costal angle to be greater than 90 degrees?

a) Enlarged heart



b) Pneumothorax



c) Infant respiratory distress syndrome



d) Atelectasis



65.
Which finding indicates respiratory distress in the infant or young child?

a) A respiratory rate of 30 breaths per minute



b) An irregular respiratory pattern