A 40-year-old man fell from a ladder, striking the right side of his chest on the hood of a vehicle parked below him. As you palpate the right side of his chest, you feel crackling and hear a popping sound in the soft tissues around the area. This finding is known as:
A) traumatic asphyxia.
B) subcutaneous emphysema.
C) pneumothorax.
D) tension pneumothorax.
Question 2
A 23-year-old female appears to be intoxicated and has crashed her car. She is lying on the ground and states that she is fine and can probably stand. She has a deformed and swollen right arm. In this case, the deformed right arm can be considered a:
A) major trauma. B) life threat. C) distracting injury. D) critical concern.
The nitrogen cycle. Numbers represent fluxes as 1012 g N per year (data from Schlesinger 1991, after
Side view of the cranium and facial bones.
Without losing contact, move to the recipient’s right side. Stand at the hip and face the head. ...
Landmarks for palpation of the chest
The Serial Numbers for Each Day of the Year