Chapter 19: Thorax And Lungs (By Jarvis)
Which Of These Statements Is True Regarding The Vertebra Prominens? The Vertebra Prominens
Is:
A. The Spinous Process Of C7.
B. Usually Nonpalpable In Most Individuals
С. Opposite The Interior Border Of The Scapula.
D. Located Next To The Manubrium Of The Sternum.
A
When Performing Respiratory Assessment On A Patient, The Nurse Notices A Costal Angle Of
Approximately 90 Degrees. This Characteristic Is:
A. Observed In Patients With Kyphosis. B. Indicative Of Pectus Excavatum.
C. A Normal Finding In A Healthy Adult.
D. An Expected Finding In A Patient With A Barrel Chest.
C
When Assessing A Patients Lungs, The Nurse Recalls That The Left Lung:
A. Consists Of Two Lobes.
B. Is Divided By The Horizontal Fissure.
C. Primarily Consists Of An Upper Lobe On The Posterior Chest
D. Is Shorter Than The Right Lung Because Of Underlying Stomach.
A
,Which Statement About Apices Of The Lungs Is True? The Apices Of The Lungs:
А. Are At The Level Of The Second Rib Anteriorly
B. Extend 3 To 4 Cm Above The Inner Third Of The Clavicles.
С. Are Located At The Sixth Rib Anteriorly And The Eighth Rib Laterally
D. Rest On The Diaphragm At The Fifth Intercostal Space In The Midclavicular Line (MCL).
B
During An Examination Of The Anterior Thorax, The Nurse Is Aware That The Trachea Bifurcates
Anteriorly At The:
А. Costal Angle
B. Sternal Angle.
С. Xiphoid Process.
D. Suprasternal Notch.
B
During An Assessment, The Nurse Knows That Expected Assessment Findings In The Normal
Adult Lung Include The Presence Of
A. Adventitious Sounds And Limited Chest Expansion.
B. Increased Tactile Fremitus And Dull Percussion Tones.
C. Muffled Voice Sounds And Symmetric Tactile Fremitus.
D. Absent Voice Sounds And Hyperresonant Percussion Tones.
C
, The Primary Muscles Of Respiration Include The:
A. Diaphragm And Intercostals.
B. Sternomastoids And Scaleni.
С. Trapezii And Rectus Abdominis.
D. External Obliques And Pectoralis Major.
A
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?
A. Obtaining A Detailed Health History Of The Patients Allergies And A History Of Asthma
B. Telling The Patient To Sleep On His Or Her Right Side To Facilitate Ease Of Respirations
C. Assessing For Other Signs And Symptoms Of Paroxysmal Nocturnal Dyspnea
D. Assuring The Patient That Paroxysmal Nocturnal Dyspnea Is Normal And Will Probably
Resolve Within The Next Week
C
When Assessing Tactile Fremitus, The Nurse Recalls That It Is Normal To Feel Tactile Fremitus
Most Intensely Over Which Location?
А. Between The Scapulae
B. Third Intercostal Space, MCL
С. Fifth Intercostal Space, Midaxillary Line (MAL)
Which Of These Statements Is True Regarding The Vertebra Prominens? The Vertebra Prominens
Is:
A. The Spinous Process Of C7.
B. Usually Nonpalpable In Most Individuals
С. Opposite The Interior Border Of The Scapula.
D. Located Next To The Manubrium Of The Sternum.
A
When Performing Respiratory Assessment On A Patient, The Nurse Notices A Costal Angle Of
Approximately 90 Degrees. This Characteristic Is:
A. Observed In Patients With Kyphosis. B. Indicative Of Pectus Excavatum.
C. A Normal Finding In A Healthy Adult.
D. An Expected Finding In A Patient With A Barrel Chest.
C
When Assessing A Patients Lungs, The Nurse Recalls That The Left Lung:
A. Consists Of Two Lobes.
B. Is Divided By The Horizontal Fissure.
C. Primarily Consists Of An Upper Lobe On The Posterior Chest
D. Is Shorter Than The Right Lung Because Of Underlying Stomach.
A
,Which Statement About Apices Of The Lungs Is True? The Apices Of The Lungs:
А. Are At The Level Of The Second Rib Anteriorly
B. Extend 3 To 4 Cm Above The Inner Third Of The Clavicles.
С. Are Located At The Sixth Rib Anteriorly And The Eighth Rib Laterally
D. Rest On The Diaphragm At The Fifth Intercostal Space In The Midclavicular Line (MCL).
B
During An Examination Of The Anterior Thorax, The Nurse Is Aware That The Trachea Bifurcates
Anteriorly At The:
А. Costal Angle
B. Sternal Angle.
С. Xiphoid Process.
D. Suprasternal Notch.
B
During An Assessment, The Nurse Knows That Expected Assessment Findings In The Normal
Adult Lung Include The Presence Of
A. Adventitious Sounds And Limited Chest Expansion.
B. Increased Tactile Fremitus And Dull Percussion Tones.
C. Muffled Voice Sounds And Symmetric Tactile Fremitus.
D. Absent Voice Sounds And Hyperresonant Percussion Tones.
C
, The Primary Muscles Of Respiration Include The:
A. Diaphragm And Intercostals.
B. Sternomastoids And Scaleni.
С. Trapezii And Rectus Abdominis.
D. External Obliques And Pectoralis Major.
A
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?
A. Obtaining A Detailed Health History Of The Patients Allergies And A History Of Asthma
B. Telling The Patient To Sleep On His Or Her Right Side To Facilitate Ease Of Respirations
C. Assessing For Other Signs And Symptoms Of Paroxysmal Nocturnal Dyspnea
D. Assuring The Patient That Paroxysmal Nocturnal Dyspnea Is Normal And Will Probably
Resolve Within The Next Week
C
When Assessing Tactile Fremitus, The Nurse Recalls That It Is Normal To Feel Tactile Fremitus
Most Intensely Over Which Location?
А. Between The Scapulae
B. Third Intercostal Space, MCL
С. Fifth Intercostal Space, Midaxillary Line (MAL)
