1A Thorax and Lungs

The normal costal angle is

• less than 90 degrees

• exactly 90 degrees

• more than 90 degrees

Which of the following is NOT part of the lower respiratory system?

• Alveoli

• Bronchioles

• Windpipe

• Larynx

The proper sequence in assessing the thorax and lungs is

• Inspection-Palpation-Percussion-Auscultation

• Inspection-Auscultation-Percussion-Palpation

• Inspection-Percussion-Palpation-Auscultation

Nasal flaring is indicative of hypoxia. Hypoxia is

• low oxygen in the blood

• low oxygen in the tissues

While assessing the client, you have observed a ruddy to purple complexion. You are aware that this is a result of polycythemia, a compensatory response to hypoxia that is present in clients with

• Pneumonia

• COPD

• PTB

• Pertussis

While inspecting for the chest wall configuration, you have noticed that the client has a barrel chest. This is a typical manifestation of

• Emphysema

• Asthma

• Bronchitis

• Kyphosis

When palpating for fremitus, you will assess for the vibrations of air in the bronchial tubes while the client says

• "99"

• "E"

• "1, 2, 3.."

During percussion, the sound elicited over a normal lung tissue is

• Tympany

• Dullness

• Resonance

• Flatness

What is the ideal position of the client when assessing thorax and lungs?

• sitting

• standing

• side-lying

• high Fowler's

Which of the following adventitious sounds is characteristic of acute asthma?

• Wheeze

• Crackles

• Friction rub

• Stridor