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dbose

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Which of the following may cause the trachea to shift to the right?
 
  a. Right-sided tension pneumothorax
  b. Right-sided large pleural effusion
  c. Right upper lobe atelectasis
  d. Left lower lobe pneumonia

Question 2

What is the advantage of COPD patients breathing through pursed lips during exhalation?
 
  a. Helps the patient focus on breathing.
  b. Promotes more complete emptying of the lungs.
  c. Reduces the patient's anxiety level.
  d. Improves arterial pH levels.


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vish98

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The trachea shifts away from areas with increased air, fluid, or tissue (e.g., in tension pneumo-thorax or large pleural effusion) and toward atelectasis. In general, abnormalities in the lung bases do not shift the trachea.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Breathing through pursed lips during exhalation creates resistance to flow. The increased re-sistance causes development of a slight backpressure in the small airways during exhalation, which prevents their premature collapse and allows more complete emptying of the lung.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 16, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 16, 2018
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