Quiz Module 7: NUR2180 / NUR
2180 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Physical Assessment | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Rasmussen
Question:
What 3 things would the nurse assess for with inspection of the thorax?
Answer:
1: Respiratory rate, rhythm and effort
2: Symmetry of chest expansion
3: Skin color and signs of respiratory distress
Question:
What 3 things are assessed when palpating the thorax
Answer:
1: Lumps
2: Masses
3: Tenderness
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Question:
What would the RN ask the patient about in the Review of Systems (subjective information) specific to the respiratory system?
Answer:
Do you have lung disease?
Question:
When percussing over the lung fields, the RN hears dullness. What 2 conditions could be the cause of "dullness" with percussion?
Answer:
Pneumonia Tumor
Question:
How is vocal (tactile) fremitis assessed?
Answer:
Comparing vibrations from one side to the other as the person repeats "99"
Question:
What is hemoptysis?
Answer:
Coughing up frank blood
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