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Worksheets1A Thorax and Lungs
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 8mins
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
