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frankwu

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While percussing a patient's chest wall, you detect an abnormal increase in resonance. Which of the following are possible causes of this finding?
 
  1. Asthma
  2. Pneumothorax
  3. Emphysema
  4. Pneumonia
  a. 1, 2, and 3 only
  b. 2 and 4 only
  c. 1, 3, and 4 only
  d. 1, 2, 3, and 4

Question 2

While percussing a patient's chest wall, you encounter an area that produces a decreased reso-nance to percussion. Which of the following are potential causes of this finding?
 
  1. Pneumothorax
  2. Pleural effusion
  3. Pneumonia
  4. Atelectasis
  a. 2 and 3 only
  b. 2 and 4 only
  c. 2, 3, and 4 only
  d. 1, 2, 3, and 4



Mollythedog

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Increased resonance can be detected in patients with hyperinflated lungs. Hyperinflation can re-sult from acute or chronic bronchial obstruction, such as asthma or emphysema.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Any abnormality that increases lung tissue density, such as pneumonia, tumor, or atelectasis, re-sults in a loss of resonance and decreased resonance to percussion over the affected area. Pleural spaces filled with fluid, such as blood or water, also produce decreased resonance to percussion.



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