When assessing a patient, you notice a "whooshing" sound every time the patient takes a breath. You should suspect which of the following?
A) Flail chest
B) Sucking chest wound
C) Rib fracture
D) Pneumothorax
Answer: B) Sucking chest wound
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c. regression. d. displacement.
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Which of the following is an example of ageism?
A. Treating an older adult patient respectfully B. Assuming an older adult patient who is forgetful has Alzheimer's disease C. Finding out information about an older adult patient's life D. Making sure an older adult patient fully understands instructions
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