Nrsg 105 Quiz 3-Questions with complete
solutions
To entrap small particulate matter
What is the function of the goblet cells of the lungs?
A. To enable the exchange of gases
B. To sweep away particulate matter
C. To provide space for gas exchange
D. To entrap small particulate matter
Fibrous, glandular, and adipose tissues.
Which of the following statements is true regarding the internal structures of the breast? The
breast is:
a. Primarily muscle with very little fibrous tissue.
b. Fibrous, glandular, and adipose tissues.
c. Primarily milk ducts, known as lactiferous ducts.
d. Glandular tissue, which supports the breast by attaching to the chest wall.
By placing the palmar base of one hand to touch the patient's chest
How does the nurse assess for tactile fremitus in a patient?
A. By placing the fingertips on the sides of the neck
B. By placing the thumb on the spinous process of the patient
C. By placing warmed hands sideways on the posterolateral chest wall
D. By placing the palmar base of one hand to touch the patient's chest
,The location of most breast tumors.
In performing a breast examination, the nurse knows that it is especially important to examine
the upper outer quadrant of the breast. The reason for this is that the upper outer quadrant is:
a. The largest quadrant of the breast.
b. The location of most breast tumors.
c. Where most of the suspensory ligaments attach.
d. More prone to injury and calcifications than other locations in the breast.
Amplitude
Pitch
Quality
The student nurse is listing the characteristics of normal breath sounds. Which characteristics of
normal breath sounds should the student nurse include? Select all that apply.
A. Amplitude
B. Depth
C. Pitch
D. Quality
E. Pressure
Central, axillary, lateral, and sternal
In performing an assessment of a woman's axillary lymph system, the nurse should assess which
of these nodes?
a. Central, axillary, lateral, and sternal
b. Pectoral, lateral, anterior, and sternal
,c. Central, lateral, pectoral, and subscapular
d. Lateral, pectoral, axillary, and suprascapular
It is the articulation of the manubrium and the body of the sternum.
The nurse starts to count the ribs of the patient from the angle of Louis. Which statement
precisely describes the "angle of Louis"?
A. It is continuous with the first rib.
B. It marks the top edge of the sternum.
C. It is also known as the suprasternal notch.
D. It is the articulation of the manubrium and the body of the sternum.
Ipsilateral axillary
If a patient reports a recent breast infection, then the nurse should expect to find _____ node
enlargement.
a. Nonspecific
b. Ipsilateral axillary
c. Contralateral axillary
d. Inguinal and cervical
Because of the changing hormones during the monthly menstrual cycle, cyclic breast
changes are common.
A woman is in the family planning clinic seeking birth control information. She states that her
breasts "change all month long" and that she is worried that this is unusual. What is the nurse's
best response?
a. Continual changes in her breasts are unusual. The breasts of nonpregnant women usually stay
, pretty much the same all month long.
b. Breast changes in response to stress are very common and that she should assess her life for
stressful events.
c. Because of the changing hormones during the monthly menstrual cycle, cyclic breast changes
are common.
d. Breast changes normally occur only during pregnancy and that a pregnancy test is needed at
this time.
It expands the alveoli.
The nurse notices that a patient occasionally sighs when breathing. What should the nurse expect
to happen as a result of sighing?
A. It expands the alveoli.
B. It leads to tachypnea.
C. It causes hypoventilation.
D. It leads to slow breathing.
Pleural effusion
While assessing the tactile fremitus of the patient, the nurse learns that the fremitus is decreased.
Which disorder may be diagnosed in the patient?
A. Bronchitis
B. Pleural effusion
C. Lobar pneumonia
D. Pulmonary infarction
solutions
To entrap small particulate matter
What is the function of the goblet cells of the lungs?
A. To enable the exchange of gases
B. To sweep away particulate matter
C. To provide space for gas exchange
D. To entrap small particulate matter
Fibrous, glandular, and adipose tissues.
Which of the following statements is true regarding the internal structures of the breast? The
breast is:
a. Primarily muscle with very little fibrous tissue.
b. Fibrous, glandular, and adipose tissues.
c. Primarily milk ducts, known as lactiferous ducts.
d. Glandular tissue, which supports the breast by attaching to the chest wall.
By placing the palmar base of one hand to touch the patient's chest
How does the nurse assess for tactile fremitus in a patient?
A. By placing the fingertips on the sides of the neck
B. By placing the thumb on the spinous process of the patient
C. By placing warmed hands sideways on the posterolateral chest wall
D. By placing the palmar base of one hand to touch the patient's chest
,The location of most breast tumors.
In performing a breast examination, the nurse knows that it is especially important to examine
the upper outer quadrant of the breast. The reason for this is that the upper outer quadrant is:
a. The largest quadrant of the breast.
b. The location of most breast tumors.
c. Where most of the suspensory ligaments attach.
d. More prone to injury and calcifications than other locations in the breast.
Amplitude
Pitch
Quality
The student nurse is listing the characteristics of normal breath sounds. Which characteristics of
normal breath sounds should the student nurse include? Select all that apply.
A. Amplitude
B. Depth
C. Pitch
D. Quality
E. Pressure
Central, axillary, lateral, and sternal
In performing an assessment of a woman's axillary lymph system, the nurse should assess which
of these nodes?
a. Central, axillary, lateral, and sternal
b. Pectoral, lateral, anterior, and sternal
,c. Central, lateral, pectoral, and subscapular
d. Lateral, pectoral, axillary, and suprascapular
It is the articulation of the manubrium and the body of the sternum.
The nurse starts to count the ribs of the patient from the angle of Louis. Which statement
precisely describes the "angle of Louis"?
A. It is continuous with the first rib.
B. It marks the top edge of the sternum.
C. It is also known as the suprasternal notch.
D. It is the articulation of the manubrium and the body of the sternum.
Ipsilateral axillary
If a patient reports a recent breast infection, then the nurse should expect to find _____ node
enlargement.
a. Nonspecific
b. Ipsilateral axillary
c. Contralateral axillary
d. Inguinal and cervical
Because of the changing hormones during the monthly menstrual cycle, cyclic breast
changes are common.
A woman is in the family planning clinic seeking birth control information. She states that her
breasts "change all month long" and that she is worried that this is unusual. What is the nurse's
best response?
a. Continual changes in her breasts are unusual. The breasts of nonpregnant women usually stay
, pretty much the same all month long.
b. Breast changes in response to stress are very common and that she should assess her life for
stressful events.
c. Because of the changing hormones during the monthly menstrual cycle, cyclic breast changes
are common.
d. Breast changes normally occur only during pregnancy and that a pregnancy test is needed at
this time.
It expands the alveoli.
The nurse notices that a patient occasionally sighs when breathing. What should the nurse expect
to happen as a result of sighing?
A. It expands the alveoli.
B. It leads to tachypnea.
C. It causes hypoventilation.
D. It leads to slow breathing.
Pleural effusion
While assessing the tactile fremitus of the patient, the nurse learns that the fremitus is decreased.
Which disorder may be diagnosed in the patient?
A. Bronchitis
B. Pleural effusion
C. Lobar pneumonia
D. Pulmonary infarction
