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ssal

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If the patient has a tension pneumothorax, all of the following chest radiograph findings would be expected EXCEPT:
 
  a. elevated diaphragm.
  b. mediastinal shift to the unaffected side.
  c. increased translucency on the side of the pneumothorax.
  d. atelectasis.

Question 2

Favorable prognostic factors in clean water near-drowning include:
 
  1. greater effort to reach the surface.
  2. alcohol in the victim.
  3. colder water.
  4. younger age.
  a. 1, 2
  b. 3, 4
  c. 2, 3, 4
  d. 1, 2, 3, 4



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ynlevi

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Answer to Question 1

A
The buildup of air in the pleural space will depress rather than elevate the diaphragm.

Answer to Question 2

B
A younger age and colder water temperature increase the likelihood of surviving a near-drowning incident.




ssal

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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