This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: What is the primary cause of hypotension in a patient with a large pneumothorax? a. Pain b. ... (Read 40 times)

colton

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 627
on: Jul 16, 2018
What is the primary cause of hypotension in a patient with a large pneumothorax?
 
  a. Pain
  b. Decreased venous return to the heart
  c. Tracheal compression
  d. Atelectasis

Question 2

The treatment of epiglottitis includes:
 
  1. antibiotics specific to the virus causing the illness.
  2. antibiotics specific to the bacteria causing the illness.
  3. supplemental oxygen by face mask.
  4. endotracheal intubation.
  a. 1
  b. 4
  c. 2, 4
  d. 1, 3


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

LVPMS

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 323
Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
A pneumothorax can cause compression of the great vessels and decrease venous return to the heart.

Answer to Question 2

C
A patient with epiglottitis will be given an antibiotic for the bacterial infection and be intubated to ensure a secure airway. Oxygen may be given through the endotracheal tube.


colton

  • Member
  • Posts: 627
Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Excellent

jackie

  • Member
  • Posts: 324
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

During pregnancy, a woman is more likely to experience bleeding gums and nosebleeds caused by hormonal changes that increase blood flow to the mouth and nose.

Did you know?

Disorders that may affect pharmacodynamics include genetic mutations, malnutrition, thyrotoxicosis, myasthenia gravis, Parkinson's disease, and certain forms of insulin-resistant diabetes mellitus.

Did you know?

In 1885, the Lloyd Manufacturing Company of Albany, New York, promoted and sold "Cocaine Toothache Drops" at 15 cents per bottle! In 1914, the Harrison Narcotic Act brought the sale and distribution of this drug under federal control.

Did you know?

The modern decimal position system was the invention of the Hindus (around 800 AD), involving the placing of numerals to indicate their value (units, tens, hundreds, and so on).

Did you know?

Most childhood vaccines are 90–99% effective in preventing disease. Side effects are rarely serious.

Primary production increases with an increase in total phosphorus concentration. Primary production increases with an increase in total phosphorus concentration.
Large-scale impacts of the (a) positive, and (b) negative phases of the North Atlantic Oscillation. Large-scale impacts of the (a) positive, and (b) negative phases of the North Atlantic Oscillation.
Pneumothorax. Figure illustrates how puncture of thoracic wall and tearing of pleural membrane allow Pneumothorax. Figure illustrates how puncture of thoracic wall and tearing of pleural membrane allow
Hemodialysis. The process of hemodialysis replaces the kidney function of blood filtration by forcin Hemodialysis. The process of hemodialysis replaces the kidney function of blood filtration by forcin
A taproot system consists of a large main root together with its lateral branchings A taproot system consists of a large main root together with its lateral branchings
Video: Oogenesis Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library