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jon_i

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You have just percussed the patient's chest and heard a loud, booming, low-pitched sound. This indicates:
 
  A) atelectasis.
  B) a normal lung field.
  C) a hypoinflated lung field.
  D) a hyperinflated lung field.

Question 2

You are dispatched to a residence for a report of a man down. Upon arrival, you find a well-kept home with the door open, and a van in the driveway with palliative care specialist printed on the side. As you enter the home, a woman meets you and says, It's my mother. She has terminal cancer and we can't seem to wake her up. Which of the following questions would be most appropriate to ask at this time?
 
  A) Did anyone check for a pulse?
  B) What type of cancer does your mother have?
  C) Is your mother receiving hospice care?
  D) What hospital does she normally go to?


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meltdown117

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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

A


jon_i

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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