Which of the Following Would Be Indicative of a Left

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be indicative of a left tension pneumothorax?

• A) Course crackles throughout the left chest
• B) Tracheal deviation to the left
• C) Absent breath sounds on the left
• D) Increased lung density on the left

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Definitions:

Adrenal Glands

Small glands located above the kidneys that produce a variety of hormones including adrenaline and cortisol, which help control heart rate, blood pressure, and other important bodily functions.

Pituitary Glands

A small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, crucial for regulating vital body hormones and functions.

Oxytocin

A hormone and neurotransmitter involved in childbirth and breast-feeding, also associated with behaviors such as bonding, trust, and empathy.

Pitocin

A synthetic form of oxytocin used medically to induce labor and control bleeding after childbirth.