Your patient was involved in a serious motor-vehicle collision. Which one of the following assessment findings BEST helps to determine that the patient has a flail segment?
A) Paradoxical chest wall movement
B) Pain with inspiration
C) SpO2 reading lower than 90 percent
D) Shortness of breath
A
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Fill in the blank with correct word.
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A. covering all electrical outlets with covers when outlets are not in use. B. storing all chemicals in containers other than the original containers. C. avoiding the use of strips that stick to the bathtub floor. D. using long electrical cords and speaker wires.
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A) pressure divided by volume B) volume divided by pressure C) pressure divided by flow D) flow divided by pressure