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NURS 6011 and 6013 Exam 2 Questions
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the __ is the site of the cough reflex
Ans: carina
patients who need nasotracheal suctioning will cough when the
nasotracheal tubing reaches the
Ans: carina (approximately the 2nd rib space)
this signals that tubing is near the lungs and if the cough is
effective suctioning may begin
during CPR hand are placed above the __ process to avoid breaking it
off form the sternum and causing complications such as
pneumothorax, hemothorax, or liver injury
Ans: xiphoid
the left lung has __ lobes. the right lung has __ lobes
Ans: two, three
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the __ refers to the very bottom of the lung fields, the __ is the very top
opposite of the labeling of the heart
Ans: base, apex
lungs are auscultated from
Ans: apex to base
the apex of each lung rises above the clavicle where lungs sounds are
___
Ans: audible
breath sounds over the trachea and mainstream bronchi are __ and __
than over the other lung fields because these airways have larger
diameters and thus more airflow than smaller airways
Ans: louder and harsher
gas exchange occurs in
Ans: the alveoli of the lungs
when fluid fills the alveoli __ __ may be audible on auscultation
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Ans: fine crackles
excessive fluid in the alveoli interfere with
Ans: gas exchange, resulting in decreased or absent breath
sounds in that portion of the lung
the upper respiratory tract is responsible for
Ans: moisturizing inhaled air and filtering noxious particles
respiration
Ans: is primarily an automatic process initiated by the
respiratory center of the brainstem (pons and medulla) based
on cellular demands
the main trigger for breathing is
Ans: increased level of carbon dioxide in the blood
when breathing is trigger
Ans: the diaphragm contacts and flattens pulling the lungs
down. the thorax and lungs elongate increasing the vertical
diameter
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with aging respiratory strength __
Ans: declines
with aging respiratory strength declines lungs lose __, flexibility __ in
the cartilage of the ribs, and bone density ___.
Ans: elasticity, decreases, decreases
if a patient has acute shortness of breath, immediately assess airway
respiratory and pulse rates, BP, and oxygen saturation. Auscultate the
lungs to identify?
Ans: abnormalities such as diminished or absent breath sounds
or evidence of fluid in the lungs
-administer oxygen or a bronchodilating inhaler as ordered. if
the patient is in bed elevate the head of the bed to reduce the
effect of gravity on the effort of breathing
orthopnea
Ans: difficulty breathing when lying flat often sleep on two or
more pillows or even in recliners
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea (PND)
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NURS 6011 and 6013 Exam 2 Questions
and Correct Answers/ Latest Update /
Already Graded
the __ is the site of the cough reflex
Ans: carina
patients who need nasotracheal suctioning will cough when the
nasotracheal tubing reaches the
Ans: carina (approximately the 2nd rib space)
this signals that tubing is near the lungs and if the cough is
effective suctioning may begin
during CPR hand are placed above the __ process to avoid breaking it
off form the sternum and causing complications such as
pneumothorax, hemothorax, or liver injury
Ans: xiphoid
the left lung has __ lobes. the right lung has __ lobes
Ans: two, three
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the __ refers to the very bottom of the lung fields, the __ is the very top
opposite of the labeling of the heart
Ans: base, apex
lungs are auscultated from
Ans: apex to base
the apex of each lung rises above the clavicle where lungs sounds are
___
Ans: audible
breath sounds over the trachea and mainstream bronchi are __ and __
than over the other lung fields because these airways have larger
diameters and thus more airflow than smaller airways
Ans: louder and harsher
gas exchange occurs in
Ans: the alveoli of the lungs
when fluid fills the alveoli __ __ may be audible on auscultation
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Ans: fine crackles
excessive fluid in the alveoli interfere with
Ans: gas exchange, resulting in decreased or absent breath
sounds in that portion of the lung
the upper respiratory tract is responsible for
Ans: moisturizing inhaled air and filtering noxious particles
respiration
Ans: is primarily an automatic process initiated by the
respiratory center of the brainstem (pons and medulla) based
on cellular demands
the main trigger for breathing is
Ans: increased level of carbon dioxide in the blood
when breathing is trigger
Ans: the diaphragm contacts and flattens pulling the lungs
down. the thorax and lungs elongate increasing the vertical
diameter
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with aging respiratory strength __
Ans: declines
with aging respiratory strength declines lungs lose __, flexibility __ in
the cartilage of the ribs, and bone density ___.
Ans: elasticity, decreases, decreases
if a patient has acute shortness of breath, immediately assess airway
respiratory and pulse rates, BP, and oxygen saturation. Auscultate the
lungs to identify?
Ans: abnormalities such as diminished or absent breath sounds
or evidence of fluid in the lungs
-administer oxygen or a bronchodilating inhaler as ordered. if
the patient is in bed elevate the head of the bed to reduce the
effect of gravity on the effort of breathing
orthopnea
Ans: difficulty breathing when lying flat often sleep on two or
more pillows or even in recliners
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea (PND)
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