Tina Falls and Fractures Her Pisiform Bone

question 50

Multiple Choice

Tina falls and fractures her pisiform bone. What part of her body was injured?

• A) foot
• B) forearm
• C) wrist
• D) hand
• E) ankle

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Definitions:

Hemothorax

The accumulation of blood in the pleural cavity, which is the space between the lungs and the chest wall, often resulting from injury or trauma.

Water-Seal Chamber

A part of a chest drainage system that prevents air from re-entering the chest cavity while allowing gases to escape from a pleural space.

Subcutaneous Emphysema

The presence of air or gas in the tissue beneath the skin, often resulting from trauma or surgery, characterized by swelling and crackling sensations.

Hypoxemia

A medical condition where there is a deficiency of oxygen in the blood, leading to compromised oxygen delivery to tissues.