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colton

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What is the primary cause of hypotension in a patient with a large pneumothorax?
 
  a. Pain
  b. Decreased venous return to the heart
  c. Tracheal compression
  d. Atelectasis

Question 2

The treatment of epiglottitis includes:
 
  1. antibiotics specific to the virus causing the illness.
  2. antibiotics specific to the bacteria causing the illness.
  3. supplemental oxygen by face mask.
  4. endotracheal intubation.
  a. 1
  b. 4
  c. 2, 4
  d. 1, 3


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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
A pneumothorax can cause compression of the great vessels and decrease venous return to the heart.

Answer to Question 2

C
A patient with epiglottitis will be given an antibiotic for the bacterial infection and be intubated to ensure a secure airway. Oxygen may be given through the endotracheal tube.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Gracias!

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