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TVarnum · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

Examples of the types of surgical procedures that often result in atelectasis include all of the following EXCEPT:

a. open heart surgery.
b. craniotomy.
c. gallbladder removal.
d. splenectomy.

Question 2

The respiratory therapist is listening to the heart sounds of a patient with a suspected pulmonary embolus. The therapist could expect to hear all of the following EXCEPT:

a. increased second heart Sound (S2).
b. increased splitting of the second heart sound (S2).
c. third heart sound (S3).
d. fourth heart sound (S4).

trog · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
A craniotomy or other head surgery does not increase the risk for atelectasis. Thoracic surgery (e.g., open heart surgery) and upper abdominal surgery (e.g., gallbladder removal or splenectomy) increase the risk for atelectasis.

Answer to Question 2

D
As a result of the pulmonary embolus and the increase in pulmonary vascular resistance, the following heart sounds could be expected: increased second heart sound (S2), increased splitting of the second heart sound (S2), and third heart sound (ventricular gallop). The fourth heart sound would not be an expected finding.