In auscultating the heart sounds of a patient with chronic hypoxemia, you notice a marked increase in the intensity of the second heart sound (S2) and no splitting during inhalation. This finding is most consistent with which of the following?

A) mitral insufficiency B) left ventricular hypertrophy C) tricuspid valve stenosis D) pulmonary hypertension A) mitral insufficiency B) left ventricular hypertrophy C) tricuspid valve stenosis D) pulmonary hypertension

Exam 15: Bedside Assessment of the Patient

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While percussing a patient's chest wall, you encounter an area that produces a decreased resonance to percussion. Which of the following are potential causes of this finding? I.pneumothorax II.pleural effusion III.pneumonia IV.atelectasis

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Which of the following may cause the trachea to shift to the right?

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In patients with chronic respiratory disease, what does pedal edema indicate?

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An increase in intensity and clarity of vocal resonance because of enhanced transmission of sound is referred to as which of the following?

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Which of the following conditions would tend to shift the point of maximal impulse (PMI) farther to the left? I.pulmonary emphysema II.collapse of the left lower lobe III.collapse of the right lower lobe IV.right-sided tension pneumothorax

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A creaking or grating sound that increases in intensity with deep breathing and is similar to coarse crackles, but is not affected by coughing, best describes which of the following?

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Which of the following is a common cause of pulsus paradoxus?

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In what space is the patient interview conducted by the clinician?

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During auscultation of a patient's chest, you hear abnormal discontinuous "bubbling" sounds at the lung bases. Which of the following chart entries best describes this finding?

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What term best describes a loud, high-pitched continuous sound heard (often with the unaided ear) primarily over the larynx or trachea during inhalation in patients with upper airway obstruction?

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You observe a patient's breathing pattern as very irregular and interspersed with long periods of apnea. Which of the following is the most likely cause of this problem?

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Which of the following is the least likely cause of lymphadenopathy in the neck?

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While observing a patient's breathing, you note that the depth and rate first increase, then decrease, followed by a period of apnea. Which of the following terms would you use in charting this observation?

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Inspiratory crackles in patients without excess secretions are most commonly associated with which of the following?

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On palpating the neck region of a patient on a mechanical ventilator, you notice a crackling sound and sensation. What is the most likely cause of this observation?

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To minimize bony interference with percussion on the posterior chest wall, the practitioner should have the patient do which of the following?

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In auscultating the heart sounds of a patient with chronic hypoxemia, you notice a marked increase in the intensity of the second heart sound (S₂) and no splitting during inhalation. This finding is most consistent with which of the following?

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A patient with asthma would tend to exhibit which of the following?

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All of the following are critical elements of a patient's past medical history except:

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Normal heart sounds are created primarily by which of the following?

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Exam 15: Bedside Assessment of the Patient

While percussing a patient's chest wall, you encounter an area that produces a decreased resonance to percussion. Which of the following are potential causes of this finding? I.pneumothorax II.pleural effusion III.pneumonia IV.atelectasis

Which of the following may cause the trachea to shift to the right?

In patients with chronic respiratory disease, what does pedal edema indicate?

An increase in intensity and clarity of vocal resonance because of enhanced transmission of sound is referred to as which of the following?

Which of the following conditions would tend to shift the point of maximal impulse (PMI) farther to the left? I.pulmonary emphysema II.collapse of the left lower lobe III.collapse of the right lower lobe IV.right-sided tension pneumothorax

A creaking or grating sound that increases in intensity with deep breathing and is similar to coarse crackles, but is not affected by coughing, best describes which of the following?

Which of the following is a common cause of pulsus paradoxus?

In what space is the patient interview conducted by the clinician?

During auscultation of a patient's chest, you hear abnormal discontinuous "bubbling" sounds at the lung bases. Which of the following chart entries best describes this finding?

What term best describes a loud, high-pitched continuous sound heard (often with the unaided ear) primarily over the larynx or trachea during inhalation in patients with upper airway obstruction?

You observe a patient's breathing pattern as very irregular and interspersed with long periods of apnea. Which of the following is the most likely cause of this problem?

Which of the following is the least likely cause of lymphadenopathy in the neck?

While observing a patient's breathing, you note that the depth and rate first increase, then decrease, followed by a period of apnea. Which of the following terms would you use in charting this observation?

Inspiratory crackles in patients without excess secretions are most commonly associated with which of the following?

On palpating the neck region of a patient on a mechanical ventilator, you notice a crackling sound and sensation. What is the most likely cause of this observation?

To minimize bony interference with percussion on the posterior chest wall, the practitioner should have the patient do which of the following?

In auscultating the heart sounds of a patient with chronic hypoxemia, you notice a marked increase in the intensity of the second heart sound (S2) and no splitting during inhalation. This finding is most consistent with which of the following?

A patient with asthma would tend to exhibit which of the following?

All of the following are critical elements of a patient's past medical history except:

Normal heart sounds are created primarily by which of the following?

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Solutions, Body Fluids, and Electrolytes

Acid-Base Balance

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Interpretation of Clinical Laboratory Data

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Pulmonary Function Testing

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In auscultating the heart sounds of a patient with chronic hypoxemia, you notice a marked increase in the intensity of the second heart sound (S₂) and no splitting during inhalation. This finding is most consistent with which of the following?