What Are Some of the Causes for a Pneumomediastinum

question 14

Multiple Choice

What are some of the causes for a pneumomediastinum
I.Airway obstruction
II.Mechanical ventilation
III.Infections
IV.Obstructive lung disease
V.Trauma
VI.Valsalva's maneuver

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

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Definitions:

Capillaries

Capillaries are the smallest blood vessels in the body, responsible for the exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other nutrients and waste products between the blood and tissues.

Sphygmomanometer

A medical instrument used to measure blood pressure, typically consisting of an inflatable cuff to restrict blood flow and a mercury or aneroid manometer to measure pressure.

Systolic Pressure

The highest blood pressure level reached during the heartbeat cycle when the heart muscle contracts.

Radial Pulse

The pulse felt on the radial artery of the wrist, commonly used to measure heart rate.