Mediastinal Flutter Associated with Chest Injury Is Likely To

question 23

Multiple Choice

Mediastinal flutter associated with chest injury is likely to:

• A) cause pulmonary edema.
• B) cause hypocapnia.
• C) increase lung expansion.
• D) decrease venous return to the heart.

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Definitions:

Inflammatory Response

The body's biological reaction to harmful stimuli, such as pathogens or damaged cells, resulting in inflammation.

Granulocytes

A type of lymphocytes that acts rapidly to kill invading organisms.

Macrophages

A type of lymphocytes that attacks invading organisms.

Immune System Organs

Organs involved in the body's defense against pathogens, including the thymus, spleen, lymph nodes, and bone marrow.