A ____ Develops When Two or More Adjacent Ribs Are

question 11

Multiple Choice

A ____ develops when two or more adjacent ribs are fractured in two or more places.

• A) pulmonary contusion
• B) pulmonary edema
• C) septic shock
• D) flail segment

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Definitions:

Slack Adjusters

Mechanisms that adjust the distance between a brake drum and brake lining to compensate for wear, crucial for maintaining effective brake function.

Rotary Force

The force applied in a circular motion, often used in mechanical systems to produce rotation.

Linear Force

A force that acts in a straight line, causing movement or change in velocity in the direction of the force applied.

Rockwell Automatic Slack Adjusters

Automatic adjusters designed to maintain the correct distance between the brake drum and brake lining.