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Which of these statements is true regarding the vertebra B. It is the spinous process of C7.
prominens?
The spinous process of C7 is the vertebra prominens and is the most prominent
A. It is opposite the interior border of the scapula. bony spur protruding at the base of the neck.
B. It is the spinous process of C7.
C. It is non-palpable in most individuals.
D. It is located next to the manubrium of the sternum.
When performing a respiratory assessment on a patient, A. A normal finding in a healthy adult.
the nurse notices a costal angle of approximately 90
degrees. What should the nurse recognize about this The right and left costal margins form an angle where they meet at the xiphoid
finding? process. Usually, this angle is 90 degrees or less.
A. A normal finding in a healthy adult.
B. Indicative of pectus excavatum.
C. An expected finding in a patient with a barrel chest.
D. Observed in patients with kyphosis.
When assessing a patient's lungs, what should the nurse B. Consists of two lobes.
recall about the left lung?
The left lung has two lobes and is longer and narrower than the right lung.
A. Is divided by the horizontal fissure.
B. Consists of two lobes.
C. Primarily consists of an upper lobe on the posterior
chest.
D. Is shorter than the right lung because of the underlying
stomach.
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, (Chapter 19 JARVIS:: 2026-2027 Versions)
Which of these statements is true regarding the vertebra B. It is the spinous process of C7.
prominens?
The spinous process of C7 is the vertebra prominens and is the most prominent
A. It is opposite the interior border of the scapula. bony spur protruding at the base of the neck.
B. It is the spinous process of C7.
C. It is non-palpable in most individuals.
D. It is located next to the manubrium of the sternum.
When performing a respiratory assessment on a patient, A. A normal finding in a healthy adult.
the nurse notices a costal angle of approximately 90
degrees. What should the nurse recognize about this The right and left costal margins form an angle where they meet at the xiphoid
finding? process. Usually, this angle is 90 degrees or less.
A. A normal finding in a healthy adult.
B. Indicative of pectus excavatum.
C. An expected finding in a patient with a barrel chest.
D. Observed in patients with kyphosis.
When assessing a patient's lungs, what should the nurse B. Consists of two lobes.
recall about the left lung?
The left lung has two lobes and is longer and narrower than the right lung.
A. Is divided by the horizontal fissure.
B. Consists of two lobes.
C. Primarily consists of an upper lobe on the posterior
chest.
D. Is shorter than the right lung because of the underlying
stomach.
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