A Disruption in the Esophagus or Airway May Result in

question 17

Multiple Choice

A disruption in the esophagus or airway may result in

• A) hemothorax.
• B) mediastinal emphysema.
• C) pectus excavatum.
• D) Legionnaires' disease.

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Definitions:

Compulsion

An uncontrollable urge to perform an act repeatedly, often a symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by unwanted repetitive thoughts (obsessions) and/or actions (compulsions).

Psychogenic Paralysis

A loss of motor function without a physiological cause, arising from psychological factors.

Depression

A mental health disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in activities, often accompanied by physical symptoms.