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.
(A) Closed (or simple) fracture and (B) open (or compound) fracture.
Mechanical ventilation. The photograph shows a patient receiving breathing assistance by the use of
Inspecting a patient’s ear during a physical examination.
Anatomy of the heart. Remember: It is labeled right and left based on the patient’s perspective.
Use a rubber finger cot to cover an open wound on a finger.
When both sides of the back have been massaged, redrape the back. With light to moderate force, use ...