NURS 6011 AND 6013 EXAM 2
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST VERSION 2025/2026.
Carina - ANS the __ is the site of the cough reflex
carina (approximately the 2nd rib space)
this signals that tubing is near the lungs and if the cough is effective suctioning may begin -
ANS patients who need nasotracheal suctioning will cough when the nasotracheal tubing
reaches the
xiphoid - ANS during CPR hand are placed above the __ process to avoid breaking it off form
the sternum and causing complications such as pneumothorax, hemothorax, or liver injury
two, three - ANS the left lung has __ lobes. the right lung has __ lobes
base, apex - ANS the __ refers to the very bottom of the lung fields, the __ is the very top
opposite of the labeling of the heart
apex to base - ANS lungs are auscultated from
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,audible - ANS the apex of each lung rises above the clavicle where lungs sounds are ___
louder and harsher - ANS breath sounds over the trachea and mainstream bronchi are __ and
__ than over the other lung fields because these airways have larger diameters and thus more
airflow than smaller airways
the alveoli of the lungs - ANS gas exchange occurs in
fine crackles - ANS when fluid fills the alveoli __ __ may be audible on auscultation
gas exchange, resulting in decreased or absent breath sounds in that portion of the lung -
ANS excessive fluid in the alveoli interfere with
moisturizing inhaled air and filtering noxious particles - ANS the upper respiratory tract is
responsible for
is primarily an automatic process initiated by the respiratory center of the brainstem (pons and
medulla) based on cellular demands - ANS respiration
increased level of carbon dioxide in the blood - ANS the main trigger for breathing is
the diaphragm contacts and flattens pulling the lungs down. the thorax and lungs elongate
increasing the vertical diameter - ANS when breathing is trigger
declines - ANS with aging respiratory strength __
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,elasticity, decreases, decreases - ANS with aging respiratory strength declines lungs lose __,
flexibility __ in the cartilage of the ribs, and bone density ___.
abnormalities such as diminished or absent breath sounds or evidence of fluid in the lungs
-administer oxygen or a bronchodilating inhaler as ordered. if the patient is in bed elevate the
head of the bed to reduce the effect of gravity on the effort of breathing - ANS if a patient
has acute shortness of breath, immediately assess airway respiratory and pulse rates, BP, and
oxygen saturation. Auscultate the lungs to identify?
difficulty breathing when lying flat often sleep on two or more pillows or even in recliners -
ANS orthopnea
patients who awaken at night with sudden shortness of breath. the cause is fluid overload
resulting from the elevation of the legs, which shifts the fluid present there to the bodies core -
ANS paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea (PND)
associated with asthma, CHF, and bronchitis
-it occurs in response to narrowed bronchioles
-wheezing with asthma is worse in response to offending allergies, at night, and in the early
morning - ANS wheezing
tripod - ANS patients in respiratory distress or with COPD often assume a __ position, leaning
forward on a stationary object such as table or with their elbows on their knees. this position
increases the size of the thoracic cavity, facilitating airflow.
a low level of oxygen in the blood - ANS hypoxemia
is less than 10 breaths/min - ANS bradypnea
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, is breathing greater than 24 breaths/min - ANS tachypnea
hypoxia - ANS pallor or cyanosis of the nail beds indicate __
are discontinuous sounds that are caused by fluid in the airways or alveoli or that result from
the opening of collapsed airways and alveoli while they reinflate during deep breathing. they
sound like hairs rubbing together near the ear or velcro opening and are most often heard on
inspiration although they can occasionally be heard during expiration - ANS crackles
wheezing - ANS __ are continous, high-pitched, musical sounds caused by air squeezing
through narrowed airways, as occurs in asthma.
continous, low-pitched, snoring sounds resulting from secretions moving around in airways.
may be clear with coughing and are heard most commonly in patients with chronic bronchitis -
ANS rhonchi
the word 99 is clear and louder over denser areas. it sounds as if the patient is speaking directly
into the stethoscope this is documented as positive bronchophony - ANS Bronchophony
the "EEE" sounds like a loud "AAA" - ANS egophony
loud and high pitch
coarse and tubular
inspiration less than expiration
usually in larynx and trachea - ANS bronchial breath sounds
intermediate and intermediate in intensity and pitch
intermediated quality
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QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST VERSION 2025/2026.
Carina - ANS the __ is the site of the cough reflex
carina (approximately the 2nd rib space)
this signals that tubing is near the lungs and if the cough is effective suctioning may begin -
ANS patients who need nasotracheal suctioning will cough when the nasotracheal tubing
reaches the
xiphoid - ANS during CPR hand are placed above the __ process to avoid breaking it off form
the sternum and causing complications such as pneumothorax, hemothorax, or liver injury
two, three - ANS the left lung has __ lobes. the right lung has __ lobes
base, apex - ANS the __ refers to the very bottom of the lung fields, the __ is the very top
opposite of the labeling of the heart
apex to base - ANS lungs are auscultated from
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,audible - ANS the apex of each lung rises above the clavicle where lungs sounds are ___
louder and harsher - ANS breath sounds over the trachea and mainstream bronchi are __ and
__ than over the other lung fields because these airways have larger diameters and thus more
airflow than smaller airways
the alveoli of the lungs - ANS gas exchange occurs in
fine crackles - ANS when fluid fills the alveoli __ __ may be audible on auscultation
gas exchange, resulting in decreased or absent breath sounds in that portion of the lung -
ANS excessive fluid in the alveoli interfere with
moisturizing inhaled air and filtering noxious particles - ANS the upper respiratory tract is
responsible for
is primarily an automatic process initiated by the respiratory center of the brainstem (pons and
medulla) based on cellular demands - ANS respiration
increased level of carbon dioxide in the blood - ANS the main trigger for breathing is
the diaphragm contacts and flattens pulling the lungs down. the thorax and lungs elongate
increasing the vertical diameter - ANS when breathing is trigger
declines - ANS with aging respiratory strength __
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,elasticity, decreases, decreases - ANS with aging respiratory strength declines lungs lose __,
flexibility __ in the cartilage of the ribs, and bone density ___.
abnormalities such as diminished or absent breath sounds or evidence of fluid in the lungs
-administer oxygen or a bronchodilating inhaler as ordered. if the patient is in bed elevate the
head of the bed to reduce the effect of gravity on the effort of breathing - ANS if a patient
has acute shortness of breath, immediately assess airway respiratory and pulse rates, BP, and
oxygen saturation. Auscultate the lungs to identify?
difficulty breathing when lying flat often sleep on two or more pillows or even in recliners -
ANS orthopnea
patients who awaken at night with sudden shortness of breath. the cause is fluid overload
resulting from the elevation of the legs, which shifts the fluid present there to the bodies core -
ANS paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea (PND)
associated with asthma, CHF, and bronchitis
-it occurs in response to narrowed bronchioles
-wheezing with asthma is worse in response to offending allergies, at night, and in the early
morning - ANS wheezing
tripod - ANS patients in respiratory distress or with COPD often assume a __ position, leaning
forward on a stationary object such as table or with their elbows on their knees. this position
increases the size of the thoracic cavity, facilitating airflow.
a low level of oxygen in the blood - ANS hypoxemia
is less than 10 breaths/min - ANS bradypnea
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, is breathing greater than 24 breaths/min - ANS tachypnea
hypoxia - ANS pallor or cyanosis of the nail beds indicate __
are discontinuous sounds that are caused by fluid in the airways or alveoli or that result from
the opening of collapsed airways and alveoli while they reinflate during deep breathing. they
sound like hairs rubbing together near the ear or velcro opening and are most often heard on
inspiration although they can occasionally be heard during expiration - ANS crackles
wheezing - ANS __ are continous, high-pitched, musical sounds caused by air squeezing
through narrowed airways, as occurs in asthma.
continous, low-pitched, snoring sounds resulting from secretions moving around in airways.
may be clear with coughing and are heard most commonly in patients with chronic bronchitis -
ANS rhonchi
the word 99 is clear and louder over denser areas. it sounds as if the patient is speaking directly
into the stethoscope this is documented as positive bronchophony - ANS Bronchophony
the "EEE" sounds like a loud "AAA" - ANS egophony
loud and high pitch
coarse and tubular
inspiration less than expiration
usually in larynx and trachea - ANS bronchial breath sounds
intermediate and intermediate in intensity and pitch
intermediated quality
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