If the Patient Has a Tension Pneumothorax, Which of the Following

question 8

Multiple Choice

If the patient has a tension pneumothorax, which of the following chest radiograph findings would be expected?
1) Elevated diaphragm
2) Mediastinal shift to the unaffected side
3) Increased translucency on the side of the pneumothorax
4) Atelectasis

• A)1, 3
• B)1, 2, 4
• C)2, 3, 4
• D)1, 2, 3

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Definitions:

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that activates the body's fight-or-flight response during stressful situations.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

A division of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and lowering the heart rate, among other actions, to maintain homeostasis.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system responsible for control of the bodily functions not consciously directed, such as breathing, the heartbeat, and digestive processes.

Self Report

A method in research where participants provide information about themselves, typically through questionnaires or interviews.