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NSG 3160 Exam 3
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186 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 186 verified questions with correct answers provided, making it an
essential resource for nursing exam preparation. The content focuses on nursing
assessments and related clinical knowledge. It is suitable for study, review, and certification
preparation, enabling students to reinforce their understanding of key concepts and
improve their exam performance.
CONTENTS
• Respiratory Assessment • Geriatric Considerations
• Pediatric Assessment • Breast Examination
• Cardiac Assessment • Peripheral Vascular Assessment
Page 1
, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 186
Which of these statements is true regarding the vertebra prominens? The vertebra
prominens is:
CORRECT ANSWER
The spinous process of C7.
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 186
When performing a respiratory assessment on a patient, the nurse notices a costal angle of
approximately 90 degrees. This characteristic is:
CORRECT ANSWER
A normal finding in a healthy adult.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 186
When assessing a patients lungs, the nurse recalls that the left lung:
CORRECT ANSWER
Consists of two lobes.
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 186
Which statement about the apices of the lungs is true? The apices of the lungs:
CORRECT ANSWER
Extend 3 to 4 cm above the inner third of the clavicles.
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, Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 186
During an examination of the anterior thorax, the nurse is aware that the trachea bifurcates
anteriorly at the:
CORRECT ANSWER
Sternal angle
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 186
During an assessment, the nurse knows that expected assessment findings in the normal
adult lung include the presence of:
CORRECT ANSWER
Muffled voice sounds and symmetric tactile fremitus.
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 186
The primary muscles of respiration include the:
CORRECT ANSWER
Diaphragm and intercostals.
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 186
A 65-year-old patient with a history of heart failure comes to the clinic with complaints of
being awakened from sleep with shortness of breath. Which action by the nurse is most
appropriate?
CORRECT ANSWER
Assessing for other signs and symptoms of paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
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, Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 186
When assessing tactile fremitus, the nurse recalls that it is normal to feel tactile fremitus
most intensely over which location?
CORRECT ANSWER
Between the scapulae
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 186
The nurse is reviewing the technique of palpating for tactile fremitus with a new graduate.
Which statement by the graduate nurse reflects a correct understanding of tactile fremitus?
Tactile fremitus:
CORRECT ANSWER
Is caused by sounds generated from the larynx.
Q11 QUESTION 11 OF 186
Tactile Fremitus is what?
CORRECT ANSWER
Palpable vibration
Q12 QUESTION 12 OF 186
During percussion, the nurse knows that a dull percussion note elicited over a lung lobe
most likely results from:
CORRECT ANSWER
Increased density of lung tissue.
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P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
NSG 3160 Exam 3
Questions & Answers
2026-2027 | Latest
Exam Questions
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
186 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 186 verified questions with correct answers provided, making it an
essential resource for nursing exam preparation. The content focuses on nursing
assessments and related clinical knowledge. It is suitable for study, review, and certification
preparation, enabling students to reinforce their understanding of key concepts and
improve their exam performance.
CONTENTS
• Respiratory Assessment • Geriatric Considerations
• Pediatric Assessment • Breast Examination
• Cardiac Assessment • Peripheral Vascular Assessment
Page 1
, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 186
Which of these statements is true regarding the vertebra prominens? The vertebra
prominens is:
CORRECT ANSWER
The spinous process of C7.
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 186
When performing a respiratory assessment on a patient, the nurse notices a costal angle of
approximately 90 degrees. This characteristic is:
CORRECT ANSWER
A normal finding in a healthy adult.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 186
When assessing a patients lungs, the nurse recalls that the left lung:
CORRECT ANSWER
Consists of two lobes.
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 186
Which statement about the apices of the lungs is true? The apices of the lungs:
CORRECT ANSWER
Extend 3 to 4 cm above the inner third of the clavicles.
Page 2
, Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 186
During an examination of the anterior thorax, the nurse is aware that the trachea bifurcates
anteriorly at the:
CORRECT ANSWER
Sternal angle
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 186
During an assessment, the nurse knows that expected assessment findings in the normal
adult lung include the presence of:
CORRECT ANSWER
Muffled voice sounds and symmetric tactile fremitus.
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 186
The primary muscles of respiration include the:
CORRECT ANSWER
Diaphragm and intercostals.
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 186
A 65-year-old patient with a history of heart failure comes to the clinic with complaints of
being awakened from sleep with shortness of breath. Which action by the nurse is most
appropriate?
CORRECT ANSWER
Assessing for other signs and symptoms of paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
Page 3
, Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 186
When assessing tactile fremitus, the nurse recalls that it is normal to feel tactile fremitus
most intensely over which location?
CORRECT ANSWER
Between the scapulae
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 186
The nurse is reviewing the technique of palpating for tactile fremitus with a new graduate.
Which statement by the graduate nurse reflects a correct understanding of tactile fremitus?
Tactile fremitus:
CORRECT ANSWER
Is caused by sounds generated from the larynx.
Q11 QUESTION 11 OF 186
Tactile Fremitus is what?
CORRECT ANSWER
Palpable vibration
Q12 QUESTION 12 OF 186
During percussion, the nurse knows that a dull percussion note elicited over a lung lobe
most likely results from:
CORRECT ANSWER
Increased density of lung tissue.
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