Maryville University – NURS 612
Advanced Physiology &
Pathophysiology Exam 2 (2025/2026) |
Verified Questions & Accurate Answers
1. What is a pustule and what does it contain?
Deep, painful lesion filled with
blood Flat, discolored area of
skin
Small, raised bump filled with clear fluid
Elevated, superficial lesion filled with purulent fluid
2. During a respiratory assessment, if a patient presents
with unusual movement in the thoracic area, what
should be the next step in the assessment process?
Ignore the finding and continue with the
assessment. Immediately refer the patient for
surgery.
Conclude that the patient has a respiratory
infection.
, Further investigate the cause of the unusual
movement through additional diagnostic tests.
3. Where are the postauricular lymph nodes located?
Over the mastoid process, behind the ear
Along the jawline, near the chin
In the neck, near the carotid artery
, In the axilla, under the arm
4. What term is used to describe abnormally deep
respirations?
hyperpnea
tachypnea
dyspnea
bradypnea
5. What is the first step in the chest inspection process
according to the respiratory assessment techniques?
check for supernumerary
nipples observe for rib
prominence
assess shape and size
check for symmetry
6. An annular lesion that has central clearing with an
enlarging border is
tinea corporis
impetigo
erythema
, multiforme
annular psoriasis
7. What is the definition of egophony in respiratory
assessment?
Advanced Physiology &
Pathophysiology Exam 2 (2025/2026) |
Verified Questions & Accurate Answers
1. What is a pustule and what does it contain?
Deep, painful lesion filled with
blood Flat, discolored area of
skin
Small, raised bump filled with clear fluid
Elevated, superficial lesion filled with purulent fluid
2. During a respiratory assessment, if a patient presents
with unusual movement in the thoracic area, what
should be the next step in the assessment process?
Ignore the finding and continue with the
assessment. Immediately refer the patient for
surgery.
Conclude that the patient has a respiratory
infection.
, Further investigate the cause of the unusual
movement through additional diagnostic tests.
3. Where are the postauricular lymph nodes located?
Over the mastoid process, behind the ear
Along the jawline, near the chin
In the neck, near the carotid artery
, In the axilla, under the arm
4. What term is used to describe abnormally deep
respirations?
hyperpnea
tachypnea
dyspnea
bradypnea
5. What is the first step in the chest inspection process
according to the respiratory assessment techniques?
check for supernumerary
nipples observe for rib
prominence
assess shape and size
check for symmetry
6. An annular lesion that has central clearing with an
enlarging border is
tinea corporis
impetigo
erythema
, multiforme
annular psoriasis
7. What is the definition of egophony in respiratory
assessment?
