When assessing a patient, which of the following signs or symptoms is most indicative that the patient is suffering from a pneumothorax?
a. Shortness of breath
b. Severe pain upon each inspiration
c. Decreased breath sounds in the right lung
d. Crepitus to the chest wall
Question 2
A 39-year-old man has been stabbed once in the anterior chest. When notifying the patrol aid room by radio, you inform them that the patient has suffered what possible type of injury?
a. Flail chest
b. Evisceration
c. A lacerated heart
d. An open chest injury