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What is the primary symptom of a lung or heart issue that a patient may report?
What is the primary symptom of a lung or heart issue that a patient may report?
- Hemoptysis
- Wheezing
- Chest pain (correct)
- Dyspnea
What is the normal ratio of the anteroposterior (AP) to the transverse diameter of the chest wall?
What is the normal ratio of the anteroposterior (AP) to the transverse diameter of the chest wall?
- 1:1
- 3:1
- 2:1
- 1:2 (correct)
Which of the following is an indication of decreased oxygen levels in the body?
Which of the following is an indication of decreased oxygen levels in the body?
- Nail bed discoloration
- Increased respiratory rate
- Mental status changes
- All of the above (correct)
What does decreased tactile/vocal fremitus indicate during a pulmonary assessment?
What does decreased tactile/vocal fremitus indicate during a pulmonary assessment?
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What type of percussion note would be expected over an area of lung consolidation?
What type of percussion note would be expected over an area of lung consolidation?
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What is the expected auscultation finding over the trachea?
What is the expected auscultation finding over the trachea?
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Which of the following is a sign of chronic lung disease?
Which of the following is a sign of chronic lung disease?
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What color of sputum may indicate a progressing cold or infection?
What color of sputum may indicate a progressing cold or infection?
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What is the normal Schamroth window test result?
What is the normal Schamroth window test result?
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What type of ventilation problem results in alveoli being perfused (blood flow) but not ventilated?
What type of ventilation problem results in alveoli being perfused (blood flow) but not ventilated?
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