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Kikoku

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When auscultating breath sounds in a patient complaining of shortness of breath reveals wheezing. Which of the following is responsible for this finding?
 
  A) Significant hypoxia
  B) Swelling in the throat
  C) Bronchiole constriction
  D) Mucus in the lungs

Question 2

A 48-year-old man is short of breath and confused. His airway is open and clear with a respiratory rate of 28 breaths per minute. His skin is cool and dry. His pulse is 124 beats per minute with a blood pressure of 152/88 mmHg. His Sp02 is 89percent on room air and he has slight wheezing on inspiration. Based on his signs and symptoms is the greatest threat to this patient?
 
  A) Hypoxia
  B) Tachycardia
  C) Infection
  D) Elevated blood pressure


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mohan

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

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A


Kikoku

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Excellent

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:D TYSM

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