Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Practice Test

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Which of the following is NOT a symptom associated with bronchitis?

  1. Tachypnea

  2. Clubbing nails

  3. Productive cough

  4. Promotion and enhancement of student academic

The correct answer is: Promotion and enhancement of student academic

In the context of bronchitis, each of the other options presents symptoms commonly associated with the condition. A productive cough is a hallmark symptom of bronchitis, as it reflects the inflammation and mucus production in the airways. Tachypnea, or rapid breathing, often occurs in response to difficulty breathing or reduced airflow. Clubbing of the nails, while not as common in acute bronchitis, can indicate chronic respiratory conditions, including chronic bronchitis, where long-term oxygen deprivation leads to changes in the fingers and toes. The choice related to "promotion and enhancement of student academic" does not pertain to bronchitis at all, as it is entirely irrelevant to the medical symptoms or characteristics of bronchitis and does not relate to respiratory health. Therefore, it stands out as not being associated with bronchitis in any medical sense.