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chads108

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on: Jul 12, 2018
In caring for a victim with tension pneumothorax, it is important to remember to:
 
  A) control external bleeding.
  B) leave one corner of an occlusive dressing untaped.
  C) apply an occlusive dressing to create an airtight seal.
  D) keep the victim upright at all times.

Question 2

A pneumothorax is caused by air entering the pleural space through an open wound in the chest wall, is called:
 
  A) hemothorax.
  B) tension pneumothorax.
  C) open pneumothorax.
  D) pneumothorax.


CourtneyCNorton

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Reply #1 on: Jul 12, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C


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