PANCE Practice Test

Category - PA

Which of the following pulmonary disorders is characterized by dyspnea, pursed lip breathing, thin, wasted appearance, minimal cough and decreased breathing sounds?
  1. Chronic bronchitis
  2. Emphysema
  3. Asthma
  4. Atelectasis
Explanation
Answer: B - Emphysema is a long-term, progressive disease of the lung that primarily causes shortness of breath. Clinically, emphysema is characterized by dyspnea, pursed lip breathing, thin, wasted appearance, minimal cough and decreased breath sounds.
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