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theo

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on: Jul 2, 2018
Air accumulation in the thorax that causes displacement of the mediastinum will result in a condition known as:
 
  A) flail segment.
  B) tension pneumothorax.
  C) sucking chest wound.
  D) simple pneumothorax.

Question 2

The soft suction catheter is BEST used to:
 
  A) suction the upper airway.
  B) suction the lower airway.
  C) remove larger particles from the upper airway.
  D) remove large volumes of fluid secretions rapidly.


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alexanderhamilton

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

B

Answer to Question 2

B


theo

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Gracias!

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