Author Question: Severe bronchiectasis is associated with all of the following EXCEPT: a. vesicular breath sounds. ... (Read 27 times)

tichca · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

Severe bronchiectasis is associated with all of the following EXCEPT:

a. vesicular breath sounds.
b. cor pulmonale.
c. distended neck veins.
d. polycythemia.

Question 2

What percentage of patients with bacterial pneumonia are likely to develop pleural effusion?

a. Up to 10
b. Up to 20
c. Up to 30
d. Up to 40

janeli · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Normal, vesicular breath sounds would not be heard in a patient with the secretion problems found with bronchiectasis. Rather, crackles (rhonchi) and wheezes would be heard. The other three conditions are not associated with bronchiectasis.

Answer to Question 2

D
It is estimated that up to 40 of patents with bacterial pneumonia have an accompanying pleural effusion.