Proper examination of the posterior chest wall includes which of the following?
a. Assessing for tracheal deviation and jugular venous distension
b. Auscultating tracheal breath sounds
c. Feeling for flail segments
d. Palpating the cervical spine for step-offs
Answer: c. Feeling for flail segments
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A) Seal the patient's mouth and nose B) Suction the tracheostomy tube C) Perform a head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver D) Ventilate through the mouth and nose
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The tooth has a porcelain crown. The tooth needs to be extracted. The tooth is impacted. The tooth is missing.