NR 509 Exam Question Bank
600 Questions & Answers
, NR 509 Exam Question Bank
Question 1
The line that bisects the center of each clavicle at a point halfway between the palpated
sternoclavicular and acromioclavicular joints is the:
midsternal line.
midclavicular line.
mid vertebral line.
mid scapular line.
Explanation:
The midclavicular line bisects the center of each clavicle at a point halfway between the
palpated sternoclavicular and acromioclavicular joints. It is used as a reference line to
pinpoint a finding vertically on the chest.
Question 2
When palpating the thorax, a crackling, popping noise under the skin is heard. On
auscultation, a sound similar to hair being rubbed between the fingers is noted. These
symptoms could be consistent with:
, pneumonia.
hemothorax.
pneumothorax.
bronchitis.
Explanation:
Subcutaneous emphysema is the condition described in the question. This can be
caused by pneumothorax because this condition allows air to be introduced into the
tissue. Hemothorax refers to blood in the chest and crepitus is not associated with this
condition. Pneumonia and bronchitis do not produce subcutaneous emphysema.
Question 3
To document chest findings located below the scapulae, which one of the following
terms would be used?
Infraclavicular
Supraclavicular
Interscapular
600 Questions & Answers
, NR 509 Exam Question Bank
Question 1
The line that bisects the center of each clavicle at a point halfway between the palpated
sternoclavicular and acromioclavicular joints is the:
midsternal line.
midclavicular line.
mid vertebral line.
mid scapular line.
Explanation:
The midclavicular line bisects the center of each clavicle at a point halfway between the
palpated sternoclavicular and acromioclavicular joints. It is used as a reference line to
pinpoint a finding vertically on the chest.
Question 2
When palpating the thorax, a crackling, popping noise under the skin is heard. On
auscultation, a sound similar to hair being rubbed between the fingers is noted. These
symptoms could be consistent with:
, pneumonia.
hemothorax.
pneumothorax.
bronchitis.
Explanation:
Subcutaneous emphysema is the condition described in the question. This can be
caused by pneumothorax because this condition allows air to be introduced into the
tissue. Hemothorax refers to blood in the chest and crepitus is not associated with this
condition. Pneumonia and bronchitis do not produce subcutaneous emphysema.
Question 3
To document chest findings located below the scapulae, which one of the following
terms would be used?
Infraclavicular
Supraclavicular
Interscapular
