Which of the Following Interferes with Ventilation in the Presence

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which of the following interferes with ventilation in the presence of a flail segment?

• A) The ability to generate positive intrathoracic pressure is impaired.
• B) Intrathoracic pressure increases on the affected side.
• C) Intrathoracic pressure decreases on the affected side.
• D) The ability to generate negative intrathoracic pressure is impaired.

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