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karen

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Which of the following chest assessment findings would be expected in a patient with a tension pneumothorax?
 
  a. Decreased thoracic volume on the affected side
  b. Dull percussion note
  c. Tracheal shift away from the affected side
  d. Wheezes

Question 2

A neonate with MAS has hypoxemia. Which of the following can be a pulmonary effect of this?
 
  a. Status asthmaticus
  b. Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN)
  c. Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD)
  d. Pulmonary fibrosis


leannegxo

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

C
With a tension pneumothorax, the buildup of air pressure on the affected side of the chest pushes the trachea, lung, and heart to the opposite (unaffected) side.

Answer to Question 2

B
MAS can cause hypoxemia, which, in turn, can lead to PPHN. Hypoxemia will not cause status asthmaticus, BPD, or pulmonary fibrosis.


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