The morbidity associated with simple pneumothorax is primarily due to which of the following?
A) Occlusion of pulmonary circulation
B) Increased intrathoracic pressure
C) Loss of chest wall integrity
D) Ventilation/perfusion mismatch
D
Health Professions
You might also like to view...
Axons of the olfactory tract terminate in
a. Thalamus b. Post-central gyrus c. Cribriform plate d. Amygdala
Health Professions
All metered dose inhalers (MDIs) are powered by which propellant?
a. Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) b. Soy lecithin c. Hydrofluoroalkanes (HFAs) d. Oleic acid
Health Professions
Broad sheets of connective tissue that attach muscle to bone are known as:
a. tendon b. ligaments c. aponeuroses d. myofibrils
Health Professions
Tooth identification is designated not only by its name and arch but also by the _________________ in which it is located.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Health Professions