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leilurhhh

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A young female patient has been stung by a bee and states that her throat is closing up. She states that she is allergic to bee stings and the last time this happened, she had to have a tube put into my windpipe. She is struggling to breathe and can only speak a few words at a time. Knowing that allergic reactions can cause swelling in the pharynx and at the level of the larynx, which one of the following respiratory sounds would indicate that the patient indeed has swelling in this area?
 
  A) Stridor
  B) Snoring
  C) Wheezing
  D) Gurgling

Question 2

Signs of hypoperfusion in infants include all of the following EXCEPT:
 
  A) pale, ashen, or cyanotic skin.
  B) altered mental status.
  C) capillary refill time greater than two seconds.
  D) pulse rate greater than 100 beats per minute.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D





 

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