Which of the Following May Cause the Trachea to Shift

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following may cause the trachea to shift to the right?

• A) Right-sided tension pneumothorax
• B) Right-sided large pleural effusion
• C) Right upper lobe atelectasis
• D) Left lower lobe pneumonia

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Definitions:

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Polysomnographic Evaluation

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