APEA- RESPIRATORY (ADV
ASSESSMENT) EXAM 2025/2026
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
A condition associated with a chronic cough that produces copious amounts of purulent sputum
is most likely:
-Tracheobronchitis
-Chronic bronchitis
-Bronchiectasis
-Laryngitis - ANS Bronchiectasis
Explanation:An acute viral illness that presents with a burning retrosternal discomfort and a dry
cough is tracheobronchitis. An acute, mild illness often associated with viral nasopharyngitis and
goarseness is laryngitis. The initial cough is dry and nonproductive by may become productive
over time. a chronic bronchitis cough is characteristically productive with mucoid to purulent
sputum and by be blood tinged. Bronchiectasis produces a chronic cough with sputum that is
copious and foul-smelling. It may be blood tinged.
When auscultating breath sounds, use the diaphragm of the stethoscope by placing it initially
on the
-Anterior chest at the nipple line
-Lateral surface of the chest near the axilla
-Posterior chest at the cervical 7 level
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, -Anterior chest in the upper sternal area - ANS Posterior chest at the cervical 7 level (apices)
Increased anteroposterior diameter of the chest, purse-lipped breathing, and dyspnea with
talking, suggest:
-PNA
-Lung CA
-Bronchitis
-COPD - ANS COPD
Diminished breath sounds should be interpreted as:
-Suggestive of COPD
-Suggestive of severe respiratory failure
-An abnormal finding warranting further explanation
-A normal finding - ANS An abnormal finding warranting further explanation
To document chest findings located between the scapulae, which one of the following terms
would be used?
-Infraclavicular
-Supraclavicular
-Interscapular
-Infrascapular - ANS Interscapular
A 3 year-old presents with a history of fever and cough over the past 24 hours. Findings on exam
reveal: temperature of 102°F, apical heart rate of 157 beats/minute, and respiratory rate of 40
breaths/minute. Tachypnea in this child is most likely related to:
-Paradoxical respirations
-Child's febrile state
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ASSESSMENT) EXAM 2025/2026
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
A condition associated with a chronic cough that produces copious amounts of purulent sputum
is most likely:
-Tracheobronchitis
-Chronic bronchitis
-Bronchiectasis
-Laryngitis - ANS Bronchiectasis
Explanation:An acute viral illness that presents with a burning retrosternal discomfort and a dry
cough is tracheobronchitis. An acute, mild illness often associated with viral nasopharyngitis and
goarseness is laryngitis. The initial cough is dry and nonproductive by may become productive
over time. a chronic bronchitis cough is characteristically productive with mucoid to purulent
sputum and by be blood tinged. Bronchiectasis produces a chronic cough with sputum that is
copious and foul-smelling. It may be blood tinged.
When auscultating breath sounds, use the diaphragm of the stethoscope by placing it initially
on the
-Anterior chest at the nipple line
-Lateral surface of the chest near the axilla
-Posterior chest at the cervical 7 level
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, -Anterior chest in the upper sternal area - ANS Posterior chest at the cervical 7 level (apices)
Increased anteroposterior diameter of the chest, purse-lipped breathing, and dyspnea with
talking, suggest:
-PNA
-Lung CA
-Bronchitis
-COPD - ANS COPD
Diminished breath sounds should be interpreted as:
-Suggestive of COPD
-Suggestive of severe respiratory failure
-An abnormal finding warranting further explanation
-A normal finding - ANS An abnormal finding warranting further explanation
To document chest findings located between the scapulae, which one of the following terms
would be used?
-Infraclavicular
-Supraclavicular
-Interscapular
-Infrascapular - ANS Interscapular
A 3 year-old presents with a history of fever and cough over the past 24 hours. Findings on exam
reveal: temperature of 102°F, apical heart rate of 157 beats/minute, and respiratory rate of 40
breaths/minute. Tachypnea in this child is most likely related to:
-Paradoxical respirations
-Child's febrile state
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