You suspect that a patient with an open pneumothorax may be developing a tension pneumothorax. Which action is critical given this situation?
A) Remove the occlusive dressing
B) Lift one side of the dressing during exhalation
C) Gently apply pressure to the chest during inhalation
D) Ensure that all four sides of the dressing are taped
B) Lift one side of the dressing during exhalation
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A. True B. False
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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A) voluntary motor responses. B) abnormal findings in infants. C) examples of primitive reflexes. D) signs of nervous system dysfunction.
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A. 0; controlled B. 0; spontaneous C. 5; controlled D. 5; spontaneous