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DelorasTo

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on: Jul 3, 2018
When assessing a patient, which sign or symptom is most indicative of a pneumothorax?
 
  A) SpO2 of 90 on high-concentration oxygen
  B) Intense pain with each inspiration
  C) Decreased breath sounds to the right lung
  D) Crepitus and instability to the chest wall

Question 2

Assessment findings on an elderly patient with congestive heart failure indicate that her failing heart is causing fluid to collect and fill her alveoli. Based on this pathophysiology, for which pulmonary complication should the EMT treat the patient?
 
  A) Decreased blood pressure
  B) Collapse of the bronchi
  C) Swelling of the tongue
  D) Decreased gas exchange


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Anton

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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

D


DelorasTo

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Excellent

fatboyy09

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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