All of the following chest assessment findings may be seen in a patient with cystic fibrosis EXCEPT:
a. decreased tactile and vocal fremitus.
b. dull percussion note.
c. diminished breath sounds.
d. decreased heart sounds.
B
Due to the airway obstruction and retained secretions, the following chest assessment findings would be expected: decreased or increased tactile and vocal fremitus, hyperresonant percussion note, diminished breath sounds, diminished heart sounds, and bronchial breath sounds (over atelectasis). A hyperresonant percussion note would be expected with the hyperinflation of alveoli, not a dull percussion note.
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A) further assess circulation. B) determine the existence of compartment syndrome. C) obtain additional information regarding the patient's family history. D) determine whether there are other possible causes of the patient's signs and symptoms.
The combining form tuberculo means:
a. sphere. b. twisted. c. knob or bump. d. cloak.