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nevelica

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on: Jul 2, 2018
Why is an occlusive dressing, taped on three sides, used in a patient with an open pneumothorax?
 
  A) It converts an open pneumothorax into a spontaneous pneumothorax, limiting the aspiration of air and enhancing pressure build-up.
  B) It converts an open pneumothorax into a tension pneumothorax, limiting the aspiration of air and relieving pressure build-up.
  C) It converts an open pneumothorax into a simple pneumothorax, reducing the aspiration of air and relieving pressure build-up.
  D) It converts an open pneumothorax into a hemopneumothorax, limiting the aspiration of blood and relieving pressure build-up.

Question 2

A fine, bubbling sound heard on inspiration and associated with fluid in the smaller bronchioles is called:
 
  A) rhonchi.
  B) snoring.
  C) gurgling.
  D) crackles.


kalskdjl1212

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

D


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