A musical, squeaking, or whistling sound that may be heard on inspiration or expiration while auscultating lung fields is known as:

A) crackles.
B) ctridor.
C) rhonchi.
D) wheezing

D

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Your patient, an older woman, is in cardiac arrest. Her husband states she has a DNR, he just wants you to confirm that she is deceased, and he does not want her to be resuscitated. You should:

A) ask to see the DNR order. B) contact her doctor by telephone to confirm DNR status. C) inform the husband that she is deceased and clear the scene. D) begin and continue resuscitation until a higher-level EMS provider arrives.

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CPAP is indicated for patients who:

A. have signs of pneumonia but are breathing adequately. B. are unresponsive and have signs of inadequate ventilation. C. have pulmonary edema and can follow verbal commands. D. are hypotensive and have a marked reduction in tidal volume.

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