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vicotolentino

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What is the area of the anterior chest wall overlying the heart called?
 
  a. Epigastrium
  b. Precordium
  c. Pericardium
  d. Axillary

Question 2

An increase in intensity and clarity of vocal resonance because of enhanced transmission of sound is referred to as which of the following?
 
  a. Bronchophony
  b. Vesicularity
  c. Pectoriloquy
  d. Egophony



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The techniques for physical examination of the chest wall overlying the heart (precordium) in-clude inspection, palpation, and auscultation.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
An increase in the intensity and clarity of vocal resonance produced by enhanced transmission of vocal vibrations is called bronchophony.





 

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