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Davideckstein7

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on: Jul 16, 2018
An air-fluid level in the pleural space typically indicates:
 
  a. tension pneumothorax.
  b. hydropneumothorax.
  c. pleural effusion.
  d. an aerobic infection.

Question 2

Which of the following statements is false regarding the use of ultrasound to image the chest?
 
  a. It is useful to image the heart.
  b. It is useful to image pleural abnormalities.
  c. It is useful to image lung tissue.
  d. It uses sound waves that echo back to the sensor.


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aham8f

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
An air-fluid level in the pleural space indicates a hydropneumothorax.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Ultrasound of the chest is excellent for evaluating the heart or pleural fluid. Ultrasonic evaluation of the lung itself is rarely useful because of the poor ability of ultrasound to transmit through the air-filled lungs.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Gracias!

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