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maegan_martin

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A condition in which air enters the pleural space, allowing the lung to collapse, is called:
 
  A) hemothorax.
  B) tension pneumothorax.
  C) open pneumothorax.
  D) pneumothorax.

Question 2

Which one of the following signs and symptoms would a victim of hemothorax most likely display?
 
  A) tracheal deviation
  B) bulging of neck veins
  C) rapid, weak pulse
  D) moist sucking or bubbling sounds as air passes in and out of the wound


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hanadaa

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Reply #1 on: Jul 12, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C


maegan_martin

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Reply 2 on: Jul 12, 2018
:D TYSM

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