NR 203 Practice Exam with Accurate Answers.
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On expiration, the posterior lung is approximately at the level of - ✔✔T10
How many lobes does the left lung have? - ✔✔2
An important thoracic anatomic landmark is the junction of the manubrium and the sternum, in
line with the 2nd ribs. It is called the - ✔✔sternal angle
The major functions of the respiratory system are to: (Select all that apply.) - ✔✔provide
oxygen for blood, eliminate CO2, help balance body pH
At the Midclavicular line (MCL), the lungs extend to the_____; at the mid-axillary line (MAL) the
lungs extend to the ______; and at the scapular line the lungs extend to the _____. - ✔✔6th rib,
8th rib, 10th rib
The primary muscles of respiration include the - ✔✔diaphragm and intercostals
The thoracic cage protects which organs? - ✔✔lungs and heart, pancreas, kidneys, spleen, liver,
stomach
The trachea bifurcates anteriorly at the - ✔✔sternal angle
The apices of the lungs: - ✔✔extend 3-4 cm above the inner 3rd of the clavicles
The nurse performs posterior chest expansion on Mrs. Smith and notices her left chest does not
expand as much as the right side. This finding could indicate - ✔✔left pneumothorax (collapsed
lung)
, In order to auscultate the right and left bronchi, the nurse will place the stethoscope over the: -
✔✔T4-T5 adjacent to the vertebral line
The right mainstem bronchus is - ✔✔prone to aspiration pneumonia
While auscultating a patient's lungs, the nurse hears decreased breath sounds. This is
interpreted as - ✔✔decreased air movement
Mr. Greenway has pneumonia in his middle lobe. To assess his status the nurse will auscultate
the middle lobe by: - ✔✔Placing the stethoscope over the 5th intercostal space at right
midclavicular line
Low pitched, bubbling, moist sounds secondary to movement of mucus/secretions in airways. -
✔✔coarse crackles
Musical, high-pitched sound caused by movement of air through constricted airways.
Commonly heard with asthma. Can be heard on inspiration or expiration. - ✔✔wheeze (sibilant)
High-pitched, short popping sounds heard during inspiration, caused by alveoli that are sticky
with liquid popping open. - ✔✔fine crackles (rales)
Harsh inspiratory honking sound, in children sounds like a seal barking, due to constriction of
airflow through trachea and/or larynx. - ✔✔stridor
Low pitched snoring or moaning sound secondary to secretions in large airways. - ✔✔rhonci or
sonorous wheeze
The nurse inspects Mr. Greenaway's fingers for clubbing. Which nail bed angle of indicates
clubbing? - ✔✔180 degrees
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On expiration, the posterior lung is approximately at the level of - ✔✔T10
How many lobes does the left lung have? - ✔✔2
An important thoracic anatomic landmark is the junction of the manubrium and the sternum, in
line with the 2nd ribs. It is called the - ✔✔sternal angle
The major functions of the respiratory system are to: (Select all that apply.) - ✔✔provide
oxygen for blood, eliminate CO2, help balance body pH
At the Midclavicular line (MCL), the lungs extend to the_____; at the mid-axillary line (MAL) the
lungs extend to the ______; and at the scapular line the lungs extend to the _____. - ✔✔6th rib,
8th rib, 10th rib
The primary muscles of respiration include the - ✔✔diaphragm and intercostals
The thoracic cage protects which organs? - ✔✔lungs and heart, pancreas, kidneys, spleen, liver,
stomach
The trachea bifurcates anteriorly at the - ✔✔sternal angle
The apices of the lungs: - ✔✔extend 3-4 cm above the inner 3rd of the clavicles
The nurse performs posterior chest expansion on Mrs. Smith and notices her left chest does not
expand as much as the right side. This finding could indicate - ✔✔left pneumothorax (collapsed
lung)
, In order to auscultate the right and left bronchi, the nurse will place the stethoscope over the: -
✔✔T4-T5 adjacent to the vertebral line
The right mainstem bronchus is - ✔✔prone to aspiration pneumonia
While auscultating a patient's lungs, the nurse hears decreased breath sounds. This is
interpreted as - ✔✔decreased air movement
Mr. Greenway has pneumonia in his middle lobe. To assess his status the nurse will auscultate
the middle lobe by: - ✔✔Placing the stethoscope over the 5th intercostal space at right
midclavicular line
Low pitched, bubbling, moist sounds secondary to movement of mucus/secretions in airways. -
✔✔coarse crackles
Musical, high-pitched sound caused by movement of air through constricted airways.
Commonly heard with asthma. Can be heard on inspiration or expiration. - ✔✔wheeze (sibilant)
High-pitched, short popping sounds heard during inspiration, caused by alveoli that are sticky
with liquid popping open. - ✔✔fine crackles (rales)
Harsh inspiratory honking sound, in children sounds like a seal barking, due to constriction of
airflow through trachea and/or larynx. - ✔✔stridor
Low pitched snoring or moaning sound secondary to secretions in large airways. - ✔✔rhonci or
sonorous wheeze
The nurse inspects Mr. Greenaway's fingers for clubbing. Which nail bed angle of indicates
clubbing? - ✔✔180 degrees
