NSG 521 Fundamentals Unit 7 Disorders of the Thorax,
Lungs, Breasts, and Axillae Questions With Complete
Solutions
. Patients with fluid (pleural effusion), blood (hemothorax), or
air (pneumothorax) in the pleural space require a chest tube to
drain these substances and allow the compressed lung to re-
expand. A chest tube is a firm plastic tube with drainage holes in
the proximal end that is inserted in the pleural space. Once
inserted, the tube is secured with a suture and tape, covered with
an airtight dressing, and attached to a drainage system that may
or may not be attached to suction. Correct Answer True
A nurse conducting a health history on a patient who is short of
breath should conduct the interview in segments over time,
giving frequent breaks for the patient to rest. Correct Answer
True
A nurse must assess a patient's ability to manage a MDI, DPI, or
small-volume nebulizer prior to providing education about home
use with such a medication. Correct Answer True
A nurse should assume that chest pain is due to cardiac ischemia
until proven otherwise. Correct Answer True
A nurse to place the stethoscope against patient skin when
auscultating lung sounds. Correct Answer True
Air is moving through the airways if wheezing is heard upon
auscultation during an acute asthma attack. Correct Answer
True
, Auscultation of the lung fields is the most important physical
examination technique for assessing airflow through the
respiratory passages and alveoli. Correct Answer True
Breast pain and rash are common breast and axillary symptoms.
Correct Answer True
Chest pain is an emergency requiring immediate help. Correct
Answer True
CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE
It is important to note that the RML is auscultated using an
anterior approach, although a small portion of it can be
auscultated laterally. Accurate auscultation of the RML can be
challenging in women, however, because of its location
underlying the right breast. Correct Answer True
Common Breast and Axillary Symptoms
Breast pain
Rash
Lumps
Swelling
Nipple discharge
Trauma Correct Answer True
Common Respiratory Symptoms
Chest pain or discomfort
Dyspnea
Orthopnea or paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
Cough
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