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jlmhmf

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on: Jul 16, 2018
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


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cpetit11

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
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.


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

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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