This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: The AEMT showed that he understands the difference between a pneumothorax and a tension pneumothorax ... (Read 72 times)

xroflmao

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 515
on: Jul 2, 2018
The AEMT showed that he understands the difference between a pneumothorax and a tension pneumothorax when he made which one of the following statements?
 
  A) A tension pneumothorax causes blood to accumulate around the lung; a pneumothorax involves the accumulation of air only around the lung.
  B) A tension pneumothorax causes cardiac output to decrease; a simple pneumothorax does not affect cardiac output.
  C) A pneumothorax is caused by a closed chest injury; a tension pneumothorax is caused by an open chest injury.
  D) A pneumothorax describes a collapsed lung; a tension pneumothorax involves both a collapsed lung and blood loss.

Question 2

What is the highest flow rate on a flow-restricted, oxygen-powered ventilation (demand valve) device?
 
  A) 40 liters per minute
  B) 15 liters per minute
  C) 30 liters per minute
  D) 20 liters per minute


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

ndhahbi

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 390
Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A


xroflmao

  • Member
  • Posts: 515
Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

Zebsrer

  • Member
  • Posts: 284
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Women are two-thirds more likely than men to develop irritable bowel syndrome. This may be attributable to hormonal changes related to their menstrual cycles.

Did you know?

All adverse reactions are commonly charted in red ink in the patient's record and usually are noted on the front of the chart. Failure to follow correct documentation procedures may result in malpractice lawsuits.

Did you know?

Liver spots have nothing whatsoever to do with the liver. They are a type of freckles commonly seen in older adults who have been out in the sun without sufficient sunscreen.

Did you know?

According to the FDA, adverse drug events harmed or killed approximately 1,200,000 people in the United States in the year 2015.

Did you know?

Increased intake of vitamin D has been shown to reduce fractures up to 25% in older people.

A typical open-end wrench. Note the size difference on each end and that the head is angled 15 ... A typical open-end wrench. Note the size difference on each end and that the head is angled 15 ...
A visual inspection on this battery showed that the electrolyte level was below the plates in all ... A visual inspection on this battery showed that the electrolyte level was below the plates in all ...
How to Factor a Sum or Difference of Two Cubes How to Factor a Sum or Difference of Two Cubes
Pneumothorax Pneumothorax
What's the Difference Between England, Great Britain, and United Kingdom? What's the Difference Between England, Great Britain, and United Kingdom?
Tension Lines of the Skin Tension Lines of the Skin
Video: DNA Replication

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library