Which of the following accurately describes a flail chest?

a. Double fractures of 2 adjacent ribs
b. Double fractures of 3 adjacent ribs
c. Single fracture of 3 adjacent ribs
d. Triple fractures of 2 adjacent ribs


B
A flail chest is defined as double fractures of three or more adjacent ribs.

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a. central b. peripheral c. voluntary d. involuntary

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Observing others at work and asking questions are examples of self-directed learning

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following projections would best demonstrate a displaced Colle's fracture of the wrist?

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