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MARYVILLE NURS 612 EXAM 2026/2027 | 150 HIGH-
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Milia are an expected finding in which age group?
a. Newborns
b. Young children
c. Adolescents
d. Older adults - correct answer-A. newborns
Webbing, excessive posterior cervical skin, and a short neck are signs associated with a.
Asian heritage
b. Chromosomal anomalies
c. Cushing syndrome
d. Malnutrition - correct answer-b. Chromosomal anomalies
Transillumination of the skill should be performed
a. In infants of mothers with diabetes
b. In infants with a history of traumatic birth
c. When an infant has a facial nerve palsy
d. In infants with suspected intracranial lesions - correct answer-d. In infants with suspected
intracranial lesions
Which of the following findings suggests an inflammation of the thyroid gland?
a. Gritty sensation when the thyroid is palpated
b. Movement of the thyroid when the patient swallows
c. Vertical ridges palpated on the thyroid gland
d. Swollen and red skin overlying the thyroid gland - correct answer-a. Gritty sensation when the
thyroid is palpated
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A patient demonstrates asymmetry of the mouth. The examiner suspects a problem with
the
a. Inferior facial nerve
b. Thyroid gland
c. Peripheral trigeminal nerve
d. Salivary duct - correct answer-c. Peripheral trigeminal nerve
Mr. Andrews presents with complaints of a throbbing, unilateral pain in his head associated with
nausea and vomiting. Which problem is suggested by these symptoms?
a. Temporal arteritis
b. Cluster headache
c. Subarachnoid hemorrhage
d. Migraine headaches - correct answer-d. Migraine headaches
You are palpating a thyroid gland and note that it is enlarged bilaterally. What is your next step in
the examination process?
a. Listen for vascular sounds over the thyroid lobes
b. Examine the patient for enlarged lymph nodes
c. Check for a deviated trachea
d. Listen for a bruit over the carotids - correct answer-a. Listen for vascular sounds over the thyroid
lobes
As the chest of a newborn is examined, bowel sounds are auscultated in the chest. Which of the
following best describes the significance of this finding?
a. A normal finding in newborns
b. An abnormal but benign finding in children until 2 years of age
c. Abnormal and possibly indicating an enlarged liver
d. Abnormal and possibly indicating a diaphragmatic hernia - correct answer-d. Abnormal and
possibly indicating a diaphragmatic hernia
Which of the following patients demonstrates the highest risk factor for respiratory disability?
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a. A patient with a history of hypertension
b. A child who has had a previous respiratory infection
c. A patient with paraplegia
d. An extremely thin female patient - correct answer-c. A patient with paraplegia
A healthcare professional is examining the chest of a 22-year-old woman who is 8 months pregnant.
The patient has a wide thoracic cage. Which of the following best explains this finding?
a. She may have lung disease, such as emphysema
b. She may be hypoxic and require oxygen supplementation
c. She may be pregnant with twins, causing abdominal contents to be forced up and out
d. This is considered a normal finding with advanced pregnancy - correct answer-d. This is
considered a normal finding with advanced pregnancy
In which of the following conditions should the examiner expect the costal angle to be greater than
90 degrees?
a. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
b. Pneumothorax
c. Infant respiratory distress syndrome
d. Atelectasis - correct answer-a. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Which of the following findings indicates respiratory distress in an infant or toddler?
a. Respiratory rate of 30 breaths/minute
b. Hyperresonance of the chest
c. Observation of sternal retractions with breathing
d. Auscultation of bronchovesicular sounds throughout the lung field - correct answer-c.
Observation of sternal retractions with breathing
During percussion, the patient is asked to "fold your arms in front of you" in order to
a. Expose maximum lung area
b. Make the ribs protrude
c. Prevent attacks of coughing
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d. Reduce discomfort - correct answer-a. Expose maximum lung area
Which of the following examination techniques is not typically done when examining the chest and
lungs of a newborn?
a. Palpation
b. Inspection
c. Percussion
d. Auscultation - correct answer-c. Percussion
The patient tells the examiner, "I have been coughing up a lot of yellowish-green phlegm." The
examiner should suspect
a. Viral infection
b. Tuberculosis
c. Pulmonary edema
d. Bacterial pneumonia - correct answer-d. Bacterial pneumonia
To best visualize subtle retractions on a patient, the examiner should
a. Place the patient in a supine position
b. Stand directly behind the patient
c. Ensure that the light source angles toward the patient
d. Position the patient directly under a bright examination light - correct answer-c. Ensure that the
light source angles toward the patient
Which of the following findings may indicate a pulmonary infection?
a. Malodorous breath
b. Protrusion of the clavicle
c. Clubbing of the nail beds
d. Kussmal respirations - correct answer-a. Malodorous breath
Which finding is considered unusual for a newborn?
a. Sneezing
MARYVILLE NURS 612 EXAM 2026/2027 | 150 HIGH-
YIELD QUESTIONS & VERIFIED ANSWERS |
LATEST TEST PREP | RECENT & MOST TESTED
TOPICS | A+ PREPARATION
Milia are an expected finding in which age group?
a. Newborns
b. Young children
c. Adolescents
d. Older adults - correct answer-A. newborns
Webbing, excessive posterior cervical skin, and a short neck are signs associated with a.
Asian heritage
b. Chromosomal anomalies
c. Cushing syndrome
d. Malnutrition - correct answer-b. Chromosomal anomalies
Transillumination of the skill should be performed
a. In infants of mothers with diabetes
b. In infants with a history of traumatic birth
c. When an infant has a facial nerve palsy
d. In infants with suspected intracranial lesions - correct answer-d. In infants with suspected
intracranial lesions
Which of the following findings suggests an inflammation of the thyroid gland?
a. Gritty sensation when the thyroid is palpated
b. Movement of the thyroid when the patient swallows
c. Vertical ridges palpated on the thyroid gland
d. Swollen and red skin overlying the thyroid gland - correct answer-a. Gritty sensation when the
thyroid is palpated
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A patient demonstrates asymmetry of the mouth. The examiner suspects a problem with
the
a. Inferior facial nerve
b. Thyroid gland
c. Peripheral trigeminal nerve
d. Salivary duct - correct answer-c. Peripheral trigeminal nerve
Mr. Andrews presents with complaints of a throbbing, unilateral pain in his head associated with
nausea and vomiting. Which problem is suggested by these symptoms?
a. Temporal arteritis
b. Cluster headache
c. Subarachnoid hemorrhage
d. Migraine headaches - correct answer-d. Migraine headaches
You are palpating a thyroid gland and note that it is enlarged bilaterally. What is your next step in
the examination process?
a. Listen for vascular sounds over the thyroid lobes
b. Examine the patient for enlarged lymph nodes
c. Check for a deviated trachea
d. Listen for a bruit over the carotids - correct answer-a. Listen for vascular sounds over the thyroid
lobes
As the chest of a newborn is examined, bowel sounds are auscultated in the chest. Which of the
following best describes the significance of this finding?
a. A normal finding in newborns
b. An abnormal but benign finding in children until 2 years of age
c. Abnormal and possibly indicating an enlarged liver
d. Abnormal and possibly indicating a diaphragmatic hernia - correct answer-d. Abnormal and
possibly indicating a diaphragmatic hernia
Which of the following patients demonstrates the highest risk factor for respiratory disability?
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a. A patient with a history of hypertension
b. A child who has had a previous respiratory infection
c. A patient with paraplegia
d. An extremely thin female patient - correct answer-c. A patient with paraplegia
A healthcare professional is examining the chest of a 22-year-old woman who is 8 months pregnant.
The patient has a wide thoracic cage. Which of the following best explains this finding?
a. She may have lung disease, such as emphysema
b. She may be hypoxic and require oxygen supplementation
c. She may be pregnant with twins, causing abdominal contents to be forced up and out
d. This is considered a normal finding with advanced pregnancy - correct answer-d. This is
considered a normal finding with advanced pregnancy
In which of the following conditions should the examiner expect the costal angle to be greater than
90 degrees?
a. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
b. Pneumothorax
c. Infant respiratory distress syndrome
d. Atelectasis - correct answer-a. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Which of the following findings indicates respiratory distress in an infant or toddler?
a. Respiratory rate of 30 breaths/minute
b. Hyperresonance of the chest
c. Observation of sternal retractions with breathing
d. Auscultation of bronchovesicular sounds throughout the lung field - correct answer-c.
Observation of sternal retractions with breathing
During percussion, the patient is asked to "fold your arms in front of you" in order to
a. Expose maximum lung area
b. Make the ribs protrude
c. Prevent attacks of coughing
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d. Reduce discomfort - correct answer-a. Expose maximum lung area
Which of the following examination techniques is not typically done when examining the chest and
lungs of a newborn?
a. Palpation
b. Inspection
c. Percussion
d. Auscultation - correct answer-c. Percussion
The patient tells the examiner, "I have been coughing up a lot of yellowish-green phlegm." The
examiner should suspect
a. Viral infection
b. Tuberculosis
c. Pulmonary edema
d. Bacterial pneumonia - correct answer-d. Bacterial pneumonia
To best visualize subtle retractions on a patient, the examiner should
a. Place the patient in a supine position
b. Stand directly behind the patient
c. Ensure that the light source angles toward the patient
d. Position the patient directly under a bright examination light - correct answer-c. Ensure that the
light source angles toward the patient
Which of the following findings may indicate a pulmonary infection?
a. Malodorous breath
b. Protrusion of the clavicle
c. Clubbing of the nail beds
d. Kussmal respirations - correct answer-a. Malodorous breath
Which finding is considered unusual for a newborn?
a. Sneezing
