Match each item with the correct description below. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
-Atelectasis
A)Dull percussion note
B)Hyperresonant percussion note
C)No match

Question

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Atelectasis refers to the collapse or partial collapse of the lung, leading to decreased ventilation in the affected area. This can result in a dull percussion note on physical examination.

Answer: B
 Hyperresonant percussion note usually indicates hyperinflation of the lungs, which can occur in conditions such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It does not match with atelectasis.

Answer: C
 None of the items match with the absence or presence of breath sounds, which can be affected by atelectasis.

Match Each Item with the Correct Description Below