The Condition Flail Chest Is Most Commonly Caused By

question 57

Multiple Choice

The condition flail chest is most commonly caused by:

• A)pneumothorax.
• B)emphysema.
• C)blunt trauma.
• D)congenital heart defect.

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Definitions:

Referred Pain

A pain perceived at a location other than the site of the painful stimulus, due to the network of interconnecting sensory nerves.

Amputated Structure

A body part that has been surgically or traumatically removed.

Somatosensory Cortex

The somatosensory cortex is a region of the cerebral cortex involved in processing sensory information from the body, including touch, temperature, and pain.

Frontal Lobe

The region of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, responsible for decision making, problem solving, and voluntary movements.