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NREMT Paramedic Certification Exam

Category - Paramedic

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When osculating the lung(s) in areas of a tension pneumothorax, which of the following lung sounds are likely to be heard?

Wheezing and cracking.
High-pitched whistle.
Labored breath sounds.
Absent or decreased breath sounds.

Explanation

Answer - D - In the region of a pneumothorax, there will be a decrease or absence of breath sounds due to the collapse in the lung at that particular region. Therefore, there will be little or no sound present.

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