Lung Symptoms Quiz
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Which symptom is considered a red flag for serious lung conditions?

  • Shortness of breath (correct)
  • Chest pain
  • Sputum production
  • Cough
  • What is the primary purpose of auscultation during a physical examination?

  • To measure vital signs
  • To assess for tenderness in the chest
  • To listen for abnormal breath sounds (correct)
  • To inspect for cyanosis
  • Which laboratory test is most useful for evaluating lung function?

  • Sputum culture
  • D-dimer
  • Arterial blood gas (ABG) (correct)
  • Complete blood count (CBC)
  • What does a chest X-ray primarily visualize?

    <p>Lung structures and chest anatomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which lifestyle factor is most commonly associated with lung disorders?

    <p>Smoking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What clinical sign is indicated by clubbing of the fingers?

    <p>Chronic lung disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which test would likely be used to identify a lung infection's causative organism?

    <p>Sputum culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of measuring C-reactive protein (CRP) levels?

    <p>As an indicator of inflammation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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