Penetrating Wounds to the Thorax Are Commonly Caused by Shooting

question 22

Multiple Choice

Penetrating wounds to the thorax are commonly caused by shooting or stabbing.An injury described as air entering the pleural space that cannot escape into the external environment is termed:

• A)tension pneumothorax.
• B)open pneumothorax.
• C)hemothorax.
• D)pulmonary laceration.

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