Which of the Following Are Considered Risk Factors for a Pneumothorax

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are Considered risk factors for a pneumothorax
I.Aspiration of meConium
II.Subcutaneous emphysema
III.Abdominal distention
IV.Pneumonia
V.Pulmonary interstitial emphysema
VI.Respiratory distress syndrome
VII.Mechanical ventilation

• A)I, II, III, and IV
• B)I, III, V, and VII
• C)I, IV, VI, and VII
• D)I, II, IV, and VI

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Definitions:

Calf Bulge

The appearance of an enlarged or prominent portion of the calf muscle on the back of the lower leg.

Gastrocnemius

A major muscle in the calf of the leg, involved in walking, running, and jumping.

Soleus

A powerful muscle in the calf of the leg that is involved in standing and walking, lying beneath the gastrocnemius muscle.

Sternocleidomastoid

The sternocleidomastoid is a muscle in the neck that runs from the sternum and clavicle to the mastoid process of the temporal bone, involved in head movement.