Assessing for Bronchophony Is Important If the Patient Has Abnormal

question 83

Multiple Choice

Assessing for bronchophony is important if the patient has abnormal or absent lung sounds because its presence can reveal:

• A) tension pneumothorax.
• B) breathing obstruction.
• C) emphysema.
• D) fluid in the lungs.

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Definitions:

Optimal Temperature

The temperature at which a particular enzymatic or physiological process occurs at its fastest rate.

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The process by which enzymes act as catalysts to enable or accelerate biochemical reactions.

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The process of breaking down food into smaller molecules through enzymatic action in the digestive system.

Proteins

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