What Is the Primary Cause of Hypoxemia in a Patient

question 7

Multiple Choice

What is the primary cause of hypoxemia in a patient with a severe flail chest?

• A) Myocardial contusion
• B) Hemorrhage
• C) Pulmonary edema
• D) Alveolar atelectasis

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Definitions:

Abbreviation

A shortened form of a word or phrase used for convenience.

SARS

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, a viral respiratory illness caused by a coronavirus, notable for a global outbreak in 2003.

Paroxysmal Cough

A sudden and intense coughing fit, which can be characteristic of certain medical conditions, such as whooping cough.

Whooping Cough

A highly contagious bacterial infection of the respiratory tract characterized by severe hacking coughs followed by a high-pitched intake of breath that sounds like "whoop."