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A patient, age 69, has emphysema. On assessment, the nurse notes the presence of a barrel chest. What does this pathology result from?
 
  a. An increase in the lateromedial area from hypertrophy of mucous glands in the bronchi
  b. An increased anteroposterior diameter caused by overinflation of the alveoli
  c. A decrease in anteroposterior diameter caused by chronic dilation of the bronchi
  d. A widening of the sternocostal area secondary to chronic constriction of smooth muscles in the airways leading to bronchospasms

Question 2

The nurse recognizes the echocardiogram report that shows an ejection factor of 42 as an indication of:
 
  a. normal heart action.
  b. mild heart failure.
  c. moderate heart failure.
  d. severe heart failure.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The patient will eventually appear barrel chested (an increased anteroposterior diameter caused by overinflation).

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
An ejection factor (cardiac output) of 42 indicates moderate heart failure.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 11, 2018
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