An RT Is Examining a Patient Suspected to Have a Left-Sided

question 60

Multiple Choice

An RT is examining a patient suspected to have a left-sided tension pneumothorax. During inspection and palpation, the RT notices the patient's trachea has shifted to the left. Is the patient's diagnosis correct?

• A) Yes, the patient may have left-sided tension pneumothorax.
• B) No, the patient may have left upper lobe atelectasis.
• C) No, the patient may have right lower lobe pneumonia.
• D) No, patient may have left-sided large pleural effusion.

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