A patient with bronchiectasis has a productive cough. Which of ...

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A patient with bronchiectasis has a productive cough. Which of the following should the respiratory therapist be evaluating about the patient's sputum?
 
  1. Color
  2. Odor
  3. Amount
  4. Consistency
  a. 3
  b. 3, 4
  c. 1, 2
  d. 1, 2, 3, 4

Question 2

In a normal differential white blood cell (WBC) count, which of the following would have the highest number?
 
  a. Neutrophils
  b. Basophils
  c. Eosinophils
  d. Lymphocytes

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Answer to Question 1

D
The respiratory therapist should evaluate a patient's sputum for color, odor, amount, consistency, and any other significant factors. This could include time of greater or smaller amounts or a change in consistency after inhaling a mucolytic medication.

Answer to Question 2

A
Normally, there are 60 to 70 neutrophils in a WBC count. Fewer basophils, lymphocytes, eosinophils, and other WBC types will be seen.