N1014 Thorax and Lungs Exam Questions and Answers Already Passed Latest Update 2025-
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suprasternal notch - Answers hollow U-shaped depression just above the sternum, in between
the clavicles
Sternum - Answers manubrium, body, xiphoid process
manubriosternal angle - Answers "Angle of Louis", this is the articulation of the manubrium and
the body of the sternum, and is continuous with the second rib.
coastal angle - Answers the right and left coastal margins form an angle where they meet at the
xiphoid process
usually 90 degrees or less
Mid-sternal line - Answers A line running vertically down the surface of the body passing through
the middle of the sternum
mid-clavicular line - Answers the line through the center of each clavicle
vertebral line - Answers A line running vertically down through the spinous processes of the
spine
scapular line - Answers extends through the inferior angle of the scapula when the arms are at
the sides of the body
anterior axillary line - Answers extends down from anterior axillary fold where pectoralis major
muscle inserts
posterior axillary line - Answers continues down from posterior axillary fold where latissimus
dorsi muscle inserts
midaxillary line - Answers runs down from the apex of the axilla and lies between and parallel to
the other two
vertebra prominens (C7) - Answers flex neck and feel for most prominent bony protrusion- this
is the spinous process of C7
spinous process - Answers vertebrae that stack together to form the spinal column
inferior border of scapula - Answers The scapulae are located symmetrically in each hemithorax.
The lower tip is usually at the seventh or eighth rib.
twelfth rib - Answers palpate midway between the spine and the person's side to identify its free
tip
, anterior lung fields - Answers oblique fissure- crosses 5th rib in the mid-axillary line and
terminates at the 6th rib
horizontal fissure- 5th rib in the right mid-axillary line to the 3rd intercostal space or 4th rib
posterior lung fields - Answers upper lobes occupy from their apices at T1 to T3 or T4 (oblique
fissure at T3)
lower lobe begins at T3-T4 and ends at T10 on expiration and T12 on inspiration
lateral lung fields- right - Answers right upper lobe- apex to horizontal fissure @5th rib at the
horizontal fissure
right middle lobe- from horizontal fissure down and forward to level of 6th rib at the
midclavicular line
right lower lobe- 5th rib to to 8th rib in midaxillary line
lateral lung fields- left - Answers left upper lobe- level of apex of the axillary down to 5th rib at
midaxillary line
left lower lobe- from 5th to 8th rib in mid-axillary line
function of respiratory system - Answers gas exchange
which provinces have the highest incidence of tuberculosis - Answers NWT, Nunavut, and
western provinces
@16 week gestation - Answers same number of conducting airways as an adult
@32 week gestation - Answers surfactant levels are adequate
pregnant women considerations - Answers a decrease of vertical diameter but is compensated
by an increase in horizontal diameter `
orthopnea - Answers difficulty breathing when lying down
nocturnal dyspnea - Answers difficulty breathing at night; patient may increase amount of
pillows to sleep
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suprasternal notch - Answers hollow U-shaped depression just above the sternum, in between
the clavicles
Sternum - Answers manubrium, body, xiphoid process
manubriosternal angle - Answers "Angle of Louis", this is the articulation of the manubrium and
the body of the sternum, and is continuous with the second rib.
coastal angle - Answers the right and left coastal margins form an angle where they meet at the
xiphoid process
usually 90 degrees or less
Mid-sternal line - Answers A line running vertically down the surface of the body passing through
the middle of the sternum
mid-clavicular line - Answers the line through the center of each clavicle
vertebral line - Answers A line running vertically down through the spinous processes of the
spine
scapular line - Answers extends through the inferior angle of the scapula when the arms are at
the sides of the body
anterior axillary line - Answers extends down from anterior axillary fold where pectoralis major
muscle inserts
posterior axillary line - Answers continues down from posterior axillary fold where latissimus
dorsi muscle inserts
midaxillary line - Answers runs down from the apex of the axilla and lies between and parallel to
the other two
vertebra prominens (C7) - Answers flex neck and feel for most prominent bony protrusion- this
is the spinous process of C7
spinous process - Answers vertebrae that stack together to form the spinal column
inferior border of scapula - Answers The scapulae are located symmetrically in each hemithorax.
The lower tip is usually at the seventh or eighth rib.
twelfth rib - Answers palpate midway between the spine and the person's side to identify its free
tip
, anterior lung fields - Answers oblique fissure- crosses 5th rib in the mid-axillary line and
terminates at the 6th rib
horizontal fissure- 5th rib in the right mid-axillary line to the 3rd intercostal space or 4th rib
posterior lung fields - Answers upper lobes occupy from their apices at T1 to T3 or T4 (oblique
fissure at T3)
lower lobe begins at T3-T4 and ends at T10 on expiration and T12 on inspiration
lateral lung fields- right - Answers right upper lobe- apex to horizontal fissure @5th rib at the
horizontal fissure
right middle lobe- from horizontal fissure down and forward to level of 6th rib at the
midclavicular line
right lower lobe- 5th rib to to 8th rib in midaxillary line
lateral lung fields- left - Answers left upper lobe- level of apex of the axillary down to 5th rib at
midaxillary line
left lower lobe- from 5th to 8th rib in mid-axillary line
function of respiratory system - Answers gas exchange
which provinces have the highest incidence of tuberculosis - Answers NWT, Nunavut, and
western provinces
@16 week gestation - Answers same number of conducting airways as an adult
@32 week gestation - Answers surfactant levels are adequate
pregnant women considerations - Answers a decrease of vertical diameter but is compensated
by an increase in horizontal diameter `
orthopnea - Answers difficulty breathing when lying down
nocturnal dyspnea - Answers difficulty breathing at night; patient may increase amount of
pillows to sleep
