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Bob-Dole

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Which of the following statements about tension pneumothorax is FALSE?
 
  A) Lung collapse will occur on the side of the injury.
  B) Hypotension will occur when venous return is impaired.
  C) JVD occurs when the vena cava becomes crimped.
  D) Tracheal deviation is the most prevalent and common sign of tension pneumothorax.

Question 2

The AEMT is appropriately sizing the nasal airway when she measures the:
 
  A) diameter of the patient's little finger.
  B) distance from the mouth to the angle of the jaw.
  C) distance from the nose to earlobe.
  D) diameter of the larger nostril.


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nyrave

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C


Bob-Dole

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Reply #2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Thank you


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Reply #3 on: Jul 2, 2018
No problemo


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