In which of the following patient categories would the intensity of the point of maximal impulse (PMI) be most difficult to palpate?
a. Chronic pulmonary hyperinflation
b. Mitral (bicuspid) stenosis
c. Left ventricular hypertrophy
d. Right ventricular hypertrophy
ANS: A
In patients with chronic pulmonary hyperinflation (emphysema), the PMI may be difficult to lo-cate. Because of the increase in anteroposterior diameter and the changes in lung tissue, systolic vibrations are not well transmitted to the chest wall.
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Which of the following steps is the correct order for producing duplicate films?
A) Remove duplicating film from the box and place emulsion-side down, remove original radiographs from mount and place on duplicator, close duplicator cover, set time, depress exposure button and process the film. B) Remove original radiographs from mount and place on duplicator, remove duplicating film from the box and place emulsion-side down, close duplicator cover, set time, depress exposure button and process the film. C) Remove duplicating film from the box and place emulsion-side down, remove original radiographs from mount and place on duplicator, close duplicator cover, depress exposure button, set time, and process the film. D) Remove duplicating film from the box and place emulsion-side down, close duplicator cover, depress exposure button, remove original radiographs from mount and place on duplicator, set time, and process the film.
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