Suppose That Following an Automobile Accident, a Broken Rib Penetrates

question 22

Multiple Choice

Suppose that following an automobile accident, a broken rib penetrates into the pleural cavity, causing air to accumulate in the space between the visceral and parietal pleura. This condition is known as a

• A) pneumothorax.
• B) tension hemothorax.
• C) hemothorax.
• D) cystic fibrosis.

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Definitions:

Intermittent Tube Feeding

A method of providing nutrition through a tube inserted in the stomach or intestine at specific times rather than continuously.

Formula Cooling

The process of bringing the temperature of a liquid infant formula down to a safe and comfortable level for feeding.

Food Coloring

Dyes or pigments used to change the color of food and drinks for aesthetics, with some concern about health impacts.

Nasogastric (NG) Tube Insertion

The placement of a flexible tube through the nose, down the esophagus and into the stomach, for feeding, medication delivery, or gastric decompression.