Which of the following chest assessment findings are associated with kyphoscoliosis?
1. Crackles or wheezing
2. Hyperresonant percussion note
3. Whispered pectoriloquy
4. Tracheal shift
a. 1, 2
b. 3, 4
c. 1, 3, 4
d. 1, 2, 3, 4
C
A patient with kyphoscoliosis will have crackles or wheezing for breath sounds, whispered pectoriloquy due to atelectasis, and a tracheal shift in the direction of the lateral curve of the spine.
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a. The ordering, planning, or scheduling of any diagnostic service intended to assist in diagnosing the patient's presenting problem b. Requesting or obtaining the patient's old medical records c. Discussion of the results of a diagnostic test with the physician who performed that specific diagnostic test d. The personal, independent visualization of the radiologic image, tracing, or scan by the physician who is performing the E/M service visit
In the ____________________ mode of vibration, the vocal fold length is decreased to increase fundamental frequency
Indicate whether the statement is true or false