NU 416 Respiratory practice test part 2

NU 416 Respiratory practice test part 2 61. As the chest of a newborn is examined, bowel sounds are auscultated in the chest. What is the significance of this finding? a) This is a normal finding in newborns. b) This is an abnormal, but benign, finding in children until 2 years of age. c) This is abnormal and possibly indicates an enlarged liver. d) This is abnormal and possibly indicates a diaphragmatic hernia. 62. Which patient demonstrates the highest risk factor for respiratory disability? a) A patient with a history of hypertension b) A child who has had a previous respiratory infection c) A patient with paraplegia d) An extremely thin female patient 63. Diaphragmatic excursion may be slightly elevated on the right side because of the presence of: a) the spleen. b) the right middle lobe. c) the liver. d) the stomach. 64. With which condition should the examiner expect the costal angle to be greater than 90 degrees? a) Enlarged heart b) Pneumothorax c) Infant respiratory distress syndrome d) Atelectasis 65. Which finding indicates respiratory distress in the infant or young child? a) A respiratory rate of 30 breaths per minute b) An irregular respiratory pattern c) Observation of sternal and supraclavicular retractions with breathing d) Auscultation of bronchovesicular sounds throughout the lung field 66. Breath sounds are best heard if the patient: a) hyperventilates for 30 seconds before auscultation. b) breathes slowly and deeply through the mouth. c) breathes normally. d) inhales through the nose and exhales through the mouth. 67. Which of the following examination techniques is not often done when examining the chest and lungs of a newborn? a) General survey b) Inspection c) Percussion d) Auscultation