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What does the presence of jugular vein distention indicate?
What does the presence of jugular vein distention indicate?
- Pneumothorax
- Enlarged thyroid lobe
- Excessive fluid volume (correct)
- Decreased fluid volume
What is the correct landmark to palpate when examining the trachea?
What is the correct landmark to palpate when examining the trachea?
- Sternal notch
- Base of the skull
- Back of the head
- Cricoid cartilage (correct)
In cases of large atelectasis or fibrosis, what can happen to the trachea?
In cases of large atelectasis or fibrosis, what can happen to the trachea?
- It is pulled to the affected side (correct)
- It becomes enlarged
- It is pushed to the unaffected side
- It remains in the midline
What is an auscultated sound often heard in hyperthyroidism due to increased blood flow?
What is an auscultated sound often heard in hyperthyroidism due to increased blood flow?
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Where are the occipital lymph nodes located?
Where are the occipital lymph nodes located?
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Which action should be performed to assess tonsillar nodes?
Which action should be performed to assess tonsillar nodes?
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Where should you palpate to examine submental nodes?
Where should you palpate to examine submental nodes?
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What could cause landmarks to deviate from midline or be obscured?
What could cause landmarks to deviate from midline or be obscured?
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'Supraclavicular nodes' are lightly palpated above which anatomical structure?
'Supraclavicular nodes' are lightly palpated above which anatomical structure?
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What is an important indicator of hyperthyroidism that can be detected by auscultation?
What is an important indicator of hyperthyroidism that can be detected by auscultation?
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