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Pea0909berry

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What is the main clinical risk facing a patient with epiglottitis?
 
  a. Secretions will block the trachea.
  b. The epiglottis will bleed.
  c. The laryngeal inlet may become covered by the epiglottis.
  d. The vocal cords will spasm and close the laryngeal inlet.

Question 2

While reviewing an upright chest radiograph of a patient with a pleural effusion, the respiratory therapist observes a fluid density in the right lung area that extends upward around the anterior, lateral, and posterior thoracic walls.
 
  What is this characteristic sign called?
  a. Meniscus sign
  b. Scarf sign
  c. Transudate sign
  d. Kerley B lines


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ladyjames123

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

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If the patient's swollen epiglottis covers the laryngeal inlet, the airway will be completely obstructed. Epiglottitis does not cause the other listed problems.

Answer to Question 2

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A meniscus sign is seen in a pleural effusion when fluid extends upward around the anterior, lateral, and posterior thoracic walls.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
:D TYSM

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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