Which of the following MOST accurately describes the pathophysiology of a pneumothorax?
A. Accumulation of blood or other fluid in the pleural space
B. Intrapulmonary pressure secondary to pleural compression
C. Intrapleural pressure with progressive pulmonary collapse
Answer: C. Intrapleural pressure with progressive pulmonary collapse
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A. red zone B. green zone C. orange zone D. yellow zone E. blue zone
A right PA oblique chest projection (RAO position) corresponds with which AP oblique projec-tion?
a. RPO b. LPO
A day care center states that a 3-year-old child choked while eating. On your arrival the patient is cyanotic, unresponsive, and not breathing. You should first:
A) begin chest compressions. B) listen for heart sounds with your stethoscope. C) check for a pulse. D) determine the pulse oximetry reading.
Which of the following pieces of information is not included in a lab report?
A) The name of the facility that ordered the test B) The name of the testing equipment used to determine the result C) The unit of measure why which the result is reported D) The name of the pathologist who is responsible for the report