Which risk factors could lead to the development of airway failure if not recognized while assessing the airway of a trauma patient? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Chest wall injury
2. Displacement of the trachea (tracheal shift)
3. Aspiration of gastric contents
4. Foreign object occlusion of the throat/mouth
5. Swelling of soft tissue in the throat
2,3,4,5
Rationale 1: The chest wall injury would be a breathing survey assessment because it focuses on thoracic trauma and the ability to ventilate and not obstruct the airway itself.
Rationale 2: This can obstruct the airflow into or out of the lungs and cause airway failure.
Rationale 3: This can obstruct the airflow into or out of the lungs and cause airway failure.
Rationale 4: This can obstruct the airflow into or out of the lungs and cause airway failure.
Rationale 5: This can obstruct the airflow into or out of the lungs and cause airway failure.
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