Why is an occlusive dressing, taped on three sides, used in a patient with an open pneumothorax?
A) It converts an open pneumothorax into a spontaneous pneumothorax, limiting the aspiration of air and enhancing pressure build-up.
B) It converts an open pneumothorax into a tension pneumothorax, limiting the aspiration of air and relieving pressure build-up.
C) It converts an open pneumothorax into a simple pneumothorax, reducing the aspiration of air and relieving pressure build-up.
D) It converts an open pneumothorax into a hemopneumothorax, limiting the aspiration of blood and relieving pressure build-up.
Question 2
A fine, bubbling sound heard on inspiration and associated with fluid in the smaller bronchioles is called:
A) rhonchi.
B) snoring.
C) gurgling.
D) crackles.
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