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cartlidgeashley

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The accumulation of air in the potential space between the visceral and parietal pleura secondary to penetrating injury presenting as an open wound is a(n):
 
  A) open pneumothorax. B) pleural pneumothorax.
  C) simple pneumothorax. D) closed pneumothorax.

Question 2

How is bleeding from an amputation usually controlled?
 
  A) Direct pressure B) Hemostatic agent C) Pressure point D) Tourniquet



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

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