Author Question: If the patient has a tension pneumothorax, all of the following chest radiograph findings would be ... (Read 53 times)

ssal · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

If the patient has a tension pneumothorax, all of the following chest radiograph findings would be expected EXCEPT:

a. elevated diaphragm.
b. mediastinal shift to the unaffected side.
c. increased translucency on the side of the pneumothorax.
d. atelectasis.

Question 2

Favorable prognostic factors in clean water near-drowning include:

1. greater effort to reach the surface.
2. alcohol in the victim.
3. colder water.
4. younger age.
a. 1, 2
b. 3, 4
c. 2, 3, 4
d. 1, 2, 3, 4

ynlevi · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
The buildup of air in the pleural space will depress rather than elevate the diaphragm.

Answer to Question 2

B
A younger age and colder water temperature increase the likelihood of surviving a near-drowning incident.