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future617RT

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The finding of normal breath sounds on the right side of the chest and absent breath sounds on the left side of the chest in a newly intubated patient is probably caused by a
 
  a. right mainstem intubation.
  b. left pneumothorax.
  c. right hemothorax.
  d. gastric intubation.

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Diminished to absent breath sounds on the right side, tracheal deviation to the left side, and asymmetrical chest movement are indicative of which of the following disorders?
 
  a. Tension pneumothorax
  b. Pneumonia
  c. Pulmonary fibrosis
  d. Atelectasis


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jaymee143

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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The finding of normal breath sounds on the right side of the chest and absent breath sounds on the left side of the chest in a newly intubated patient is probably caused by a right mainstem intubation.

Answer to Question 2

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Diminished to absent breath sounds on the right side, tracheal deviation to the left side, and asymmetrical chest movement are indicative of tension pneumothorax.


future617RT

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Excellent

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Gracias!

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