Which of the following is a LATE sign of a tension pneumothorax?

A. Contralateral tracheal shift
B. Bulging intercostal muscles
C. Narrowing pulse pressure
D. Profound shortness of breath


Answer: A. Contralateral tracheal shift

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How is a true lateral humerus determined to be positioned properly?

the humeral epicondylar plane is 45 degrees medially the humeral epicondylar plane is perpendicular to the IR the humeral epicondylar plane is parallel to the IR the humeral epicondylar plane is rotated 45 degrees laterally

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Which of the following prefixes means "bad, difficult, painful"?

A. dis- B. meta- C. ex- D. dys- E. dia-

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