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burton19126

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on: Jun 27, 2018
A digital rectal exam (DRE) tests for an enlarged:
 
  a. testicle
  b. rectum
  c. prostate gland
  d. epididymis

Question 2

Which term below describes whistling sounds during breathing?
 
  a. pneumothorax
  b. rhonchi
  c. ventilator
  d. sputum


lucas dlamini

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c
Explanation:
a. testicle: a DRE is not performed for an enlarged testicle
b. rectum: a DRE is not performed for an enlarged rectum
c. prostate gland: correct
d. epididymis: a DRE is not performed for an enlarged epididymis

Answer to Question 2

b
Explanation:
a. pneumothorax: collection of air or gas in the pleural cavity that may result in a collapsed lung
b. rhonchi: correct
c. ventilator: mechanical device to assist patients with breathing
d. sputum: mucus or phlegm coughed up and spit out from the respiratory tract


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