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sarasara

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on: Jul 16, 2018
What is the technical term for secretions from the tracheobronchial tree that have not been con-taminated by the mouth?
 
  a. Sputum
  b. Phlegm
  c. Mucus
  d. Pus

Question 2

Which of the following characteristics are typical for pleuritic chest pain? 1. Located laterally. 2. Sharp and stabbing in nature. 3. Increases with breathing. 4. Radiates to the arm.
 
  a. 3 and 4 only
  b. 1 and 3 only
  c. 1, 2, and 3 only
  d. 1, 2, and 4 only


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amy.lauersdorf90

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

ANS: B
Technically, mucus from the tracheobronchial tree that has not been contaminated by oral secre-tions is called phlegm.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Pleuritic chest pain usually is located laterally or posteriorly. It worsens when the patient takes a deep breath and is described as a sharp, stabbing type of pain.


sarasara

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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