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Tirant22

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on: Jul 16, 2018
The respiratory therapist is examining a patient in the medical ward and notes that the trachea is deviated to the left. All of the following may be causing the tracheal deviation to the left EXCEPT:
 
  a. a right-sided tension pneumothorax.
  b. a right-sided pleural effusion.
  c. a tumor mass on the right.
  d. atelectasis of the right upper lobe.

Question 2

In response to a viral infection, which of the following can be expected to be seen in the white blood cell count?
 
  a. Increased lymphocytes
  b. Decreased monocytes
  c. Increased basophils
  d. Decreased platelets


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

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A number of abnormal pulmonary conditions can cause the trachea to deviate from its normal position. For example, a tension pneumothorax, pleural effusion, or tumor mass may push the trachea to the unaffected side (in this case to the left), whereas atelectasis pulls the trachea to the affected side (in this case to the right).

Answer to Question 2

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Increased lymphocytes will be seen in response to a viral infection. Monocytes and basophils will increase with a bacterial infection. Platelets are involved in blood clotting.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
:D TYSM

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Excellent

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