NSG6020- Respiratory Exam Practice Questions
with Certified Solutions
To locate the twelfth rib, palpate: - Answer Between the spine and the lateral chest
One of the anterior thoracic landmarks is the costal angle. It is located: - Answer Where the right and
left costal margins form an angle where they meet at the xiphoid process
When examining a patient for chest expansion, begin by: - Answer Placing the thumbs of the examiner
at about the level of the tenth ribs with the fingers loosely grasping and parallel to the lateral rib cage
A patient presents with a productive cough. Which one of the following descriptions of the mucus is
correct? - Answer tenacious sputum is consistent with patients who have cystic fibrosis
A 65-year old obese man with a past medical history of hypertension complains of increased fatigue
during the day. The practitioner orders a polysomnogram to test for: - Answer obstructive sleep apnea
(OSA)
The Middle section of the thoracic cavity containing the esophagus, trachea, heart, and great vessels is
the: - Answer mediastinum
When percussing the lower posterior chest, begin by: - Answer standing on the side rather than directly
behind the patient
Orthopnea is typically associated with all of the following conditions except: - Answer pulmonary
embolus
Which technique best determines whether the tissues in the chest are air-filled, fluid-filled, or solid? -
Answer Percussion
Breath sounds heard over the periphery of the lung fields are: - Answer vesicular
, To document chest findings located between the scapulae, which one of the following terms would be
used? - Answer Infrascapular
The anterior surface landmark on the thorax that is denoted by a hollow U-shared depression just about
the sternum and between the clavicles is termed the: - Answer suprasternal notch
the line that bisects the center of each clavicle at ta point halfway between the palpated
sternoclavicular and acromioclavicular joints is the: - Answer midclavicular line
A patient who walked into the examination room, may be observed to be sitting and leaning forward in
his chair, lips were pursed during exhalation and arms are supported on the table. This position could be
consistent with patients who have: - Answer Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
A patient who presents with a long history of cigarette smoking exhibits a dry to productive cough with
dyspnea and weight loss. These symptoms could be consistent with: - Answer A neoplasm of the lung
The hilar region of the lungs describes: - Answer the area around the heart
Respiratory effort in the neonate is initiated at birth as a result of: - Answer chemical, thermal, and
mechanical factors
When auscultating breath sounds, use the diaphragm of the stethoscope by placing it initially on the: -
Answer posterior chest at the cervical 7 level
A 65-year-old man presents with complaints of daytime sleepiness, unrestful sleep, and loud snoring.
These symptoms are MOST consistent with: - Answer obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
The palpation technique used to assess respiratory expansion of the chest is placing the hands on the
eight or tenth ribs posteriorly with the vertebrae, sliding the hand medially and grasping a small fold of
skin between the thumbs, then: - Answer ask the patient to take a deep breathe and note any delay in
expansion during inhalation
with Certified Solutions
To locate the twelfth rib, palpate: - Answer Between the spine and the lateral chest
One of the anterior thoracic landmarks is the costal angle. It is located: - Answer Where the right and
left costal margins form an angle where they meet at the xiphoid process
When examining a patient for chest expansion, begin by: - Answer Placing the thumbs of the examiner
at about the level of the tenth ribs with the fingers loosely grasping and parallel to the lateral rib cage
A patient presents with a productive cough. Which one of the following descriptions of the mucus is
correct? - Answer tenacious sputum is consistent with patients who have cystic fibrosis
A 65-year old obese man with a past medical history of hypertension complains of increased fatigue
during the day. The practitioner orders a polysomnogram to test for: - Answer obstructive sleep apnea
(OSA)
The Middle section of the thoracic cavity containing the esophagus, trachea, heart, and great vessels is
the: - Answer mediastinum
When percussing the lower posterior chest, begin by: - Answer standing on the side rather than directly
behind the patient
Orthopnea is typically associated with all of the following conditions except: - Answer pulmonary
embolus
Which technique best determines whether the tissues in the chest are air-filled, fluid-filled, or solid? -
Answer Percussion
Breath sounds heard over the periphery of the lung fields are: - Answer vesicular
, To document chest findings located between the scapulae, which one of the following terms would be
used? - Answer Infrascapular
The anterior surface landmark on the thorax that is denoted by a hollow U-shared depression just about
the sternum and between the clavicles is termed the: - Answer suprasternal notch
the line that bisects the center of each clavicle at ta point halfway between the palpated
sternoclavicular and acromioclavicular joints is the: - Answer midclavicular line
A patient who walked into the examination room, may be observed to be sitting and leaning forward in
his chair, lips were pursed during exhalation and arms are supported on the table. This position could be
consistent with patients who have: - Answer Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
A patient who presents with a long history of cigarette smoking exhibits a dry to productive cough with
dyspnea and weight loss. These symptoms could be consistent with: - Answer A neoplasm of the lung
The hilar region of the lungs describes: - Answer the area around the heart
Respiratory effort in the neonate is initiated at birth as a result of: - Answer chemical, thermal, and
mechanical factors
When auscultating breath sounds, use the diaphragm of the stethoscope by placing it initially on the: -
Answer posterior chest at the cervical 7 level
A 65-year-old man presents with complaints of daytime sleepiness, unrestful sleep, and loud snoring.
These symptoms are MOST consistent with: - Answer obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
The palpation technique used to assess respiratory expansion of the chest is placing the hands on the
eight or tenth ribs posteriorly with the vertebrae, sliding the hand medially and grasping a small fold of
skin between the thumbs, then: - Answer ask the patient to take a deep breathe and note any delay in
expansion during inhalation
