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Breath sounds are decreased in...
-Pleural Effusion
-Pneumothorax
-COPD


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A normal femoral pulse but decreased or absent
popliteal pulse may indicate...
Atherosclerosis



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Causes of ORTHOSTATIC HYPOTENSION:
-Drugs
-Blood loss

, -Prolonged bed rest
-ANS diseases



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Orthostatic Hypotension is defined as:
When going from lying down to standing:
-Systolic bp drops 20 mmHg or more
OR
-Diastolic bp drops 10 mmHg or more



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A summation gallop is...
Both S3 and S4



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Unpredictable irregular breathing is called

, Ataxic Breathing or Biot's Breathing



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A "Dull" percussion is noted by:
-Intensity
-Pitch
-Duration
-Intensity = Medium
-Pitch = Medium
-Duration = Medium


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When monitoring Pain, focus on...
-Analgesia
-Activities of daily living
-Adverse effects
-Aberrant drug-related behaviors

, TERM

In normal patients, the _____ blood pressure should
be ________ higher/lower in the arms than the
legs.
Systolic bp should be 5-10 mmHg higher in arms
than legs



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When checking heart sounds, the diaphragm is
better for picking up...
S1
S2
Aortic regurg
Mitral regurg
Pericardial friction rubs


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