Which of the Following Auscultation Findings Would Be Associated with a CDH

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following auscultation findings would be associated with a CDH?
1) Bilateral bruits
2) Apical heartbeat heard over the unaffected side
3) Absent breath sounds over the affected area
4) Bowel sounds over the affected area

• A) 1, 2
• B) 3, 4
• C) 2, 3, 4
• D) 1, 2, 3, 4

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Definitions:

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Fold and Thrust Belt

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Foreland Basin

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Back-Arc Rifting

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