Author Question: Which type of pneumothorax is considered life-threatening? a. spontaneous c. open b. tension d. ... (Read 31 times)

mynx · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Which type of pneumothorax is considered life-threatening?

a. spontaneous c. open
b. tension d. closed

Question 2

Which of these statements about obtaining a stool specimen for occult blood is TRUE?

a. The client must use a bedpan for specimen collection.
b. If possible, the client should void before and after specimen collection.
c. Only a representative sample of stool is required.
d. The entire stool is placed in the appropriate collection cup.

trampas · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Pneumothorax results from accumulation of gas or air in the pleural space as a result of an interruption in pleural integrity, creating compression of lung tissue. In a closed pneumothorax, there is no communication between the pleura and the external environment, such as may occur from blunt trauma to the chest; this situation is reversed in an open pneumothorax. In a spontaneous pneumothorax, there is no obvious underlying cause of lung collapse. When air enters the pleural space on inspiration but is unable to exit on expiration, a tension pneumothorax exists; this condition is life-threatening. Blood within the pleural space is known as hemothorax, and if air accompanies the blood, it is called hemopneumothorax; this condition may occur with trauma or surgery.

Answer to Question 2

C
When obtaining a stool specimen for occult blood, use a tongue blade and transfer a representative sample of stool to the specimen card or container.