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biggirl4568

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on: Jul 2, 2018
Your patient was involved in a serious motor vehicle collision. Which of the following assessment findings best helps to determine that the patient has a flail segment?
 
  a. Paradoxical chest wall movement
  b. Shortness of breath
  c. Pain upon inspiration
  d. Chest wall bruising

Question 2

You suspect that a trauma patient is suffering from a hemothorax to the left lung. Which of the following assessment findings would reinforce your suspicion?
 
  a. Neck vein distention and absent breath sounds in the right lung
  b. Cyanosis and a blood pressure of 210/100
  c. Bradycardia and hypertension
  d. Respiratory distress and the signs and symptoms of shock


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carojassy25

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: a

Answer to Question 2

Answer: d


biggirl4568

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Excellent

komodo7

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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