You are managing a patient with a large flail segment in the right lateral chest. The immediate threat to this patient's life is:
a. blood loss.
b. hypoxia.
c. infection.
d. rib fractures.
Answer: b
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a. building b. roof area c. area of refuge d. stairwell
Match the terms with their definitions.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).