During the Observation Portion of Your Examination, You Note Tracheal

question 20

Multiple Choice

During the observation portion of your examination, you note tracheal deviation in an athlete. The athlete also appears anxious and restless and is exhibiting a rapid, thready pulse. You note that the athlete is becoming hypotensive and may be on the verge of circulatory collapse. You also note a hyperresonant sound during your percussion. What condition is your athlete experiencing?

• A) Simple pneumothorax
• B) Tension pneumothorax
• C) Open pneumothorax
• D) None of the above

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