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A 73 year old male is dyspneic. You note jugular vein distension and dependent edema. Vital
signs are BP 158/93, P 130 R 36. What should you suspect? - ANSWER congestive
heart failure
which of the following can be present with a sudden onset of difficult breathing and
diminished breath sounds? - ANSWER pneumothorax
an 18 year old febrile patient complains of malaise for several days. he is taking an oral
antibotic for an upper respiratory infection. vital signs are bp 128/72 -
ANSWER bronchitis
Thin 54 year old male with a nonproductive cough complains of difficulty breathing. Sitting
upright with hands on his knees and you see retractions. Notice oxygen tubing around the
house. You should suspect medical history of? - ANSWER chronic bronchitis
what is the term for abnormal breath sounds that result from an upper obstructed airway? -
ANSWER stridori
a 75 year old female complains of a sudden onset of right sided chest pain and dyspnea. she
is recovering from a recent hip surgery. what should you expect? -
ANSWER pulmonary embolism
what nerve primarily controls respirations? - ANSWER phrenic nerve
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A 73 year old male is dyspneic. You note jugular vein distension and dependent edema. Vital
signs are BP 158/93, P 130 R 36. What should you suspect? - ANSWER congestive
heart failure
which of the following can be present with a sudden onset of difficult breathing and
diminished breath sounds? - ANSWER pneumothorax
an 18 year old febrile patient complains of malaise for several days. he is taking an oral
antibotic for an upper respiratory infection. vital signs are bp 128/72 -
ANSWER bronchitis
Thin 54 year old male with a nonproductive cough complains of difficulty breathing. Sitting
upright with hands on his knees and you see retractions. Notice oxygen tubing around the
house. You should suspect medical history of? - ANSWER chronic bronchitis
what is the term for abnormal breath sounds that result from an upper obstructed airway? -
ANSWER stridori
a 75 year old female complains of a sudden onset of right sided chest pain and dyspnea. she
is recovering from a recent hip surgery. what should you expect? -
ANSWER pulmonary embolism
what nerve primarily controls respirations? - ANSWER phrenic nerve
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