On auscultation, which finding suggests a right pneumothorax?

a) Bilateral inspiratory and expiratory crackles
b) Absence of breath sounds in the right thorax
c) Inspiratory wheezes in the right thorax
d) Bilateral pleural friction rub


Answer: b) Absence of breath sounds in the right thorax

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Which of the following correctly describes a facet of chloride?

a. A loss of Cl– is equivalent to a gain in ac-id. b. Cl– is usually excreted with H+ as HCl. c. Cl– levels vary inversely with HCO3– lev-els. d. Cl– plays a key role in acid-base buffering.

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Registered nurses undergo the same training as licensed practical nurses

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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The non-duplication of benefits is known as ____________

a. COB b. benefit-less-benefit c. FICA d. HIPAA

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