Which one of the following best describes a hemothorax?
A) Blood in the alveoli of the lungs
B) Air trapped in the chest cavity under pressure
C) An accumulation of blood between the lung and chest wall
D) An accumulation of air between the lung and chest wall
C
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A) mechanism of injury. B) painful, swollen, or deformed extremities. C) bruising, swelling, or pain over vital organs. D) a tender, rigid, or distended abdomen.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)