When a patient suffers penetrating trauma to the chest, as the diaphragm moves downward, air will:
A) enter the pleural cavity from outside.
B) not move into the chest cavity.
C) be forced from the chest cavity.
D) accumulate in the lungs.
Question 2
You are assessing a patient who overdosed on a medication and is unresponsive. Given this situation, what is the greatest concern regarding potential airway occlusion?
A) Collapse of the bronchi
B) Relaxation of the tongue
C) Spasm of the epiglottis
D) Swelling of the carina
Pneumothorax (sucking chest wound).
Thyroid scan. The right image is the data from a thyroid scan, printed on a superimposed map of the
Position of patient to assess jugular vein distention
Denture sore mouth in a patient who never removed partial dentures at night.
Stretch the hip in lateral flexion. Bring the knee toward the chest. Place one hand on the shoulder ...