What is the term for the inward movement of the lateral chest ...

[jlmhmf]

What is the term for the inward movement of the lateral chest wall during inspiration?
 
  a. Truman's sign
  b. Burton's sign
  c. Carr's sign
  d. Hoover's sign

Question 2

Which of the following will be found in a patient with asystole?
 
  1. Increased ventricular activity
  2. Absence of electrical activity
  3. No blood pressure
  4. Highly variable heart rate
  a. 2
  b. 1, 4
  c. 2, 3
  d. 1, 3, 4

[cpetit11]

Answer to Question 1

D
Hoover's sign, the inward movement of the lateral chest wall during inspiration, is indicative of hyperinflation.

Answer to Question 2

C
Asystole is the complete absence of electrical and mechanical activity in the heart. Because of that, there is no blood pressure. Death is imminent.

[jlmhmf]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[tkempin]

Gracias!