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leilurhhh

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A respiratory therapist is evaluating an x-ray and notices that the patient's liver is 2.5 cm below the rib cage. This patient is most likely experiencing which of the following?
 A) nothing  this is a normal finding.
  B) left-sided heart failure
  C) hepatitis
  D) right-sided heart failure

Question 2

A respiratory therapist is evaluating an x-ray of a distressed patient. She finds a dark black band of air between the lung and chest wall. There are no lung markings in this area. Which of the following likely describe the condition she is seeing?
 A) pneumomediastinum
  B) pneumothorax
  C) pulmonary interstitial emphysema (PIE)
  D) pneumopericardium



jlaineee

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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

B



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