Question 1

What is (are)the bony prominence(s)on the posterior chest?
I.Vertebrae
II.Sternum
III.Scapulae
IV.Clavicles

Accepted Answer

A)  I and III 
B)  II and IV 
C)  I only 
D)  II, III, IV 
A)  I and III 
B)  II and IV 
C)  I only 
D)  II, III, IV

Question 2

Where is (are)the midscapulae line(s)located?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are imaginary lines on the posterior chest bisecting the shoulder blades and descending vertically. 
B)  They are vertical lines on the anterior chest bisecting the clavicles. Each of these lines pass just medial to the nipples. 
C)  It is an imaginary line on the lateral chest extending downward from the center of the armpit. 
D)  It is an imaginary line on the posterior chest descending along the vertebral column. 
A)  They are imaginary lines on the posterior chest bisecting the shoulder blades and descending vertically. 
B)  They are vertical lines on the anterior chest bisecting the clavicles. Each of these lines pass just medial to the nipples. 
C)  It is an imaginary line on the lateral chest extending downward from the center of the armpit. 
D)  It is an imaginary line on the posterior chest descending along the vertebral column.

Question 3

Immediately lateral to the sternal angle is (are)the _________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  fourth rib. 
B)  clavicles. 
C)  manubrium. 
D)  second rib. 
A)  fourth rib. 
B)  clavicles. 
C)  manubrium. 
D)  second rib.

Question 4

What is defined as vibration felt on the palpation of the chest during phonation,or speech?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pectus carinatum 
B)  Subcutaneous emphysema 
C)  Tactile fremitus 
D)  Hyperresonance 
A)  Pectus carinatum 
B)  Subcutaneous emphysema 
C)  Tactile fremitus 
D)  Hyperresonance

Question 5

A patient with severe COPD arrives in the clinic.What findings would you expect upon evaluating this patient's chest and breathing pattern?

Accepted Answer

Inspection of the chest would reveal a b

Question 6

Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning digital clubbing or how chronic lung disease causes digital clubbing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypoxemia (insufficient oxygen in the blood) results in the formation of arterial-venous anastomoses in the terminal digits. 
B)  Looking at the digits from above, the terminal portion decreases in diameter. 
C)  In clubbing, the angle between the nailbed and finger becomes increased. 
D)  The circulatory changes result in dramatic changes in the terminal portions of the digits (both fingers and toes). 
A)  Hypoxemia (insufficient oxygen in the blood) results in the formation of arterial-venous anastomoses in the terminal digits. 
B)  Looking at the digits from above, the terminal portion decreases in diameter. 
C)  In clubbing, the angle between the nailbed and finger becomes increased. 
D)  The circulatory changes result in dramatic changes in the terminal portions of the digits (both fingers and toes).

Question 7

A patient's chest radiograph indicates a pleural effusion in the left side of the chest.Which of the following percussion notes may be heard over the effusion?
I.Dullness
II.Flatness
III.Hyperresonance
IV.Resonance

Accepted Answer

A)  I, II, III 
B)  III and IV 
C)  I and II 
D)  IV only 
A)  I, II, III 
B)  III and IV 
C)  I and II 
D)  IV only

Question 8

The sternal notch is located where the clavicles join at the top of the sternum-the manubrium.The manubrium joins the body of the sternum at a horizontal ridge.What is this ridge called?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sternal angle 
B)  Clavicle 
C)  Suprasternal notch 
D)  Fourth rib 
A)  Sternal angle 
B)  Clavicle 
C)  Suprasternal notch 
D)  Fourth rib

What is (are)the bony prominence(s)on the posterior chest? I.Vertebrae II.Sternum III.Scapulae IV.Clavicles

Where is (are)the midscapulae line(s)located?

Immediately lateral to the sternal angle is (are)the _________________.

What is defined as vibration felt on the palpation of the chest during phonation,or speech?

A patient with severe COPD arrives in the clinic.What findings would you expect upon evaluating this patient's chest and breathing pattern?

Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning digital clubbing or how chronic lung disease causes digital clubbing?

A patient's chest radiograph indicates a pleural effusion in the left side of the chest.Which of the following percussion notes may be heard over the effusion? I.Dullness II.Flatness III.Hyperresonance IV.Resonance

The sternal notch is located where the clavicles join at the top of the sternum-the manubrium.The manubrium joins the body of the sternum at a horizontal ridge.What is this ridge called?

Basics of Asepsis

Basic Patient Assessment: Vital Signs and Breath Sounds

Radiologic Assessment

Pulmonary Function Testing

Electrocardiography

Phlebotomy

Arterial Blood Gas Sampling

Hemodynamic Monitoring

Noninvasive Monitoring

Documentation and Goals Assessment

Oxygen Supply Systems

Oxygen Administration

Introduction to Respiratory Care Pharmacology

Humidity and Aerosol Therapy

Bronchial Hygiene Therapy

Hyperinflation Therapy

Bronchoscopy Assisting

Equipment Processing and Surveillance

Emergency Airway Management

Artificial Airway Care

Chest Tubes

Insertion and Maintenance of Intravenous Lines

Noninvasive Positive-Pressure Ventilation

Continuous Mechanical Ventilation

Advanced Modes of Mechanical Ventilation

Wave Form Analysis

Weaning and Discontinuance of Mechanical Ventilation

Neonatal Mechanical Ventilation

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Exam 3: Advanced Patient Assessment: Inspection, Palpation, and Percussion

What is (are)the bony prominence(s)on the posterior chest? I.Vertebrae II.Sternum III.Scapulae IV.Clavicles

Where is (are)the midscapulae line(s)located?

Immediately lateral to the sternal angle is (are)the _________________.

What is defined as vibration felt on the palpation of the chest during phonation,or speech?

A patient with severe COPD arrives in the clinic.What findings would you expect upon evaluating this patient's chest and breathing pattern?

Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning digital clubbing or how chronic lung disease causes digital clubbing?

A patient's chest radiograph indicates a pleural effusion in the left side of the chest.Which of the following percussion notes may be heard over the effusion? I.Dullness II.Flatness III.Hyperresonance IV.Resonance

The sternal notch is located where the clavicles join at the top of the sternum-the manubrium.The manubrium joins the body of the sternum at a horizontal ridge.What is this ridge called?

Basics of Asepsis

Basic Patient Assessment: Vital Signs and Breath Sounds

Radiologic Assessment

Pulmonary Function Testing

Electrocardiography

Phlebotomy

Arterial Blood Gas Sampling

Hemodynamic Monitoring

Noninvasive Monitoring

Documentation and Goals Assessment

Oxygen Supply Systems

Oxygen Administration

Introduction to Respiratory Care Pharmacology

Humidity and Aerosol Therapy

Bronchial Hygiene Therapy

Hyperinflation Therapy

Bronchoscopy Assisting

Equipment Processing and Surveillance

Emergency Airway Management

Artificial Airway Care

Chest Tubes

Insertion and Maintenance of Intravenous Lines

Noninvasive Positive-Pressure Ventilation

Continuous Mechanical Ventilation

Advanced Modes of Mechanical Ventilation

Wave Form Analysis

Weaning and Discontinuance of Mechanical Ventilation

Neonatal Mechanical Ventilation

Filters