A 23-year-old female has been involved in a serious motor vehicle collision. Which assessment finding best indicates that she has a flail segment?
A) Uneven chest wall movement during breathing
B) Shortness of breath upon exertion
C) Intense pain with deep inspiration
D) Decreasing SpO2 reading despite high-flow oxygen
A) Uneven chest wall movement during breathing
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You are transporting a young female who just had a miscarriage at home. During the transport the woman weeps continually. What statement is most appropriate given the situation?
A) "If you want another child, wait a few months and then get pregnant again." B) "It is best to stay strong; your other child needs your support." C) "I think in the long run you will be okay and things will work out." D) "Is there anything that I can do to help you right now?"
Which of the following drugs facilitate the conversion of plasminogen to plasmin?
A) low-molecular-weight heparins B) thrombolytics C) antiplatelets D) anticoagulants
Which of the following diseases results from the destruction of the alveolar walls due to long-term exposure to irritants such as cigarette smoke or air pollution?
a. Emphysema b. Pneumonia c. Pleurisy d. Pulmonary embolism
On a lateral chest projection, the posterior costophrenic angle projected lowest is nearly always the right costophrenic angle.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)