NSG 6020 Respiratory - Question and Answers

1. The anterior surface landmark on the thorax that is denoted by a hollow U-shaped depression just above the sternum and between the clavicles is termed the: suprasternal notch 2. Increased anteroposterior diameter of the chest, purse-lipped breathing, and dyspnea with talking, suggest: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 3. The line that extends through the inferior angle of the scapula when the arms are at the sides of the body is the: scapular line 4. The lower tip of the scapula is located: around the seventh or eighth rib 5. Stridor heard louder in the neck than over the chest wall indicates: a partial obstruction in the larynx 6. A 37-year-old female has audible stridor. This type of stridor is consistent with: a foreign object lodged in the upper trachea 7. 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: 8. To locate the twelfth rib, palpate: between the spine and the lateral chest 9. A 3-year-old presents with a history of fever and cough over the past 24 hours. Findings on exam reveal: temperature of 102F, apical heart rate of 157 beats/minute, and respiratory rate of 40 breaths/minute. Tachypnea in this child is most likely related to: the child's febrile state