NSG 6020- Respiratory UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
To locate the twelfth rib, palpate: - CORRECT ANSWER - Between the spine and the
lateral chest
One of the anterior thoracic landmarks is the costal angle. It is locateed: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Where the right and left costal margins form an angle where they meet at the
xiphoid process
When examining a patient for chest expansion, begin by: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Placing the thumbs of the examiner at about the level of the tenth ribs with the fingers loosely
grasping and parallel to the lateral rib cage
A patient presents with a productive cough. Which one of the following descriptions of the
mucus is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER - tenacious sputum is consistent with patients
who have cystic fibrosis
A 65-year old obese man with a past medical history of hypertension complains of increased
fatigue during the day. The practitioner orders a polysomnogram to test for: - CORRECT
ANSWER - obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
The Middle section of the thoracic cavity containing the esophagus, trachea, heart, and great
vessels is the: - CORRECT ANSWER - mediastinum
When percussing the lower posterior chest, begin by: - CORRECT ANSWER - standing
on the side rather than directly behind the patient
Orthopnea is typically associated with all of the following conditions except: - CORRECT
ANSWER - pulmonary embolus
, Which technique best determines whether the tissues in the chest are air-filled, fluid-filled, or
solid? - CORRECT ANSWER - Percussion
Breath sounds heard over the periphery of the lung fields are: - CORRECT ANSWER -
vesicular
To document chest findings located between the scapulae, which one of the following terms
would be used? - CORRECT ANSWER - Infrascapular
The anterior surface landmark on the thorax that is denoted by a hollow U-shared depression just
about the sternum and between the clavicles is termed the: - CORRECT ANSWER -
suprasternal notch
the line that bisects the center of each clavicle at ta point halfway between the palpated
sternoclavicular and acromioclavicular joints is the: - CORRECT ANSWER -
midclavicular line
A patient who walked into the examination room, may be observed to be sitting and leaning
forward in his chair, lips were pursed during exhalation and arms are supported on the table. This
position could be consistent with patients who have: - CORRECT ANSWER - Chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease
A patient who presents with a long history of cigarette smoking exhibits a dry to productive
cough with dyspnea and weight loss. These symptoms could be consistent with: - CORRECT
ANSWER - A neoplasm of the lung
The hilar region of the lungs describes: - CORRECT ANSWER - the area around the heart
Respiratory effort in the neonate is initiated at birth as a result of: - CORRECT
ANSWER - chemical, thermal, and mechanical factors
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
To locate the twelfth rib, palpate: - CORRECT ANSWER - Between the spine and the
lateral chest
One of the anterior thoracic landmarks is the costal angle. It is locateed: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Where the right and left costal margins form an angle where they meet at the
xiphoid process
When examining a patient for chest expansion, begin by: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Placing the thumbs of the examiner at about the level of the tenth ribs with the fingers loosely
grasping and parallel to the lateral rib cage
A patient presents with a productive cough. Which one of the following descriptions of the
mucus is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER - tenacious sputum is consistent with patients
who have cystic fibrosis
A 65-year old obese man with a past medical history of hypertension complains of increased
fatigue during the day. The practitioner orders a polysomnogram to test for: - CORRECT
ANSWER - obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
The Middle section of the thoracic cavity containing the esophagus, trachea, heart, and great
vessels is the: - CORRECT ANSWER - mediastinum
When percussing the lower posterior chest, begin by: - CORRECT ANSWER - standing
on the side rather than directly behind the patient
Orthopnea is typically associated with all of the following conditions except: - CORRECT
ANSWER - pulmonary embolus
, Which technique best determines whether the tissues in the chest are air-filled, fluid-filled, or
solid? - CORRECT ANSWER - Percussion
Breath sounds heard over the periphery of the lung fields are: - CORRECT ANSWER -
vesicular
To document chest findings located between the scapulae, which one of the following terms
would be used? - CORRECT ANSWER - Infrascapular
The anterior surface landmark on the thorax that is denoted by a hollow U-shared depression just
about the sternum and between the clavicles is termed the: - CORRECT ANSWER -
suprasternal notch
the line that bisects the center of each clavicle at ta point halfway between the palpated
sternoclavicular and acromioclavicular joints is the: - CORRECT ANSWER -
midclavicular line
A patient who walked into the examination room, may be observed to be sitting and leaning
forward in his chair, lips were pursed during exhalation and arms are supported on the table. This
position could be consistent with patients who have: - CORRECT ANSWER - Chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease
A patient who presents with a long history of cigarette smoking exhibits a dry to productive
cough with dyspnea and weight loss. These symptoms could be consistent with: - CORRECT
ANSWER - A neoplasm of the lung
The hilar region of the lungs describes: - CORRECT ANSWER - the area around the heart
Respiratory effort in the neonate is initiated at birth as a result of: - CORRECT
ANSWER - chemical, thermal, and mechanical factors
