When percussing the liver, the sound should be
A) Resonant
B) Hyperresonant
C) Dull
D) Flat
Ans: C
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1. Simultaneous rise of the chest and abdomen on inspiration 2. Anteroposterior diameter smaller than the lateral diameter 3. Bronchovesicular breath sounds 4. A protruding sternum
The best position in which to transport a pregnant patient with no traumatic injuries is:
A) Supine B) Sitting up, leaning slightly forward C) Right medial recumbent D) Left lateral recumbent
The physician mentions the patient has developed alveolar dead space. The nurse recognizes that this means
A) air that is moved in and out of the lungs with each breath. B) air that cannot participate in gas exchange and remains in the main bronchus. C) air is trapped in the conducting airways. D) alveoli are ventilated but not perfused.
When helping parents plan care for a child with Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease, you would teach them that the usual therapy for children with this disorder is
A) surgery with supporting rods. B) passive range-of-motion exercises TID. C) a nonweight-bearing period. D) exercise to increase muscle strength of the knee joint.