Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding Flail Chest

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding flail chest?

• A)It is a common accompaniment of chest injury
• B)It is,more times than not,a cosmetic rather than a serious medical or surgical problem
• C)Paradoxical breathing can result from chest wall instability
• D)Surgery is required in all cases once the patient becomes stable

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Definitions:

Gestational Age

The age of an embryo or fetus from the first day of the mother's last menstrual period, used to determine expected delivery date.

Preterm

Referring to a baby born before 37 weeks of pregnancy have been completed, also known as premature birth.

Slow Growth

A rate of biological or economic development that is lower than expected or desired.

Low Birth Weight

Describes infants born with a weight of less than 2,500 grams (5.5 pounds), which can be indicative of health issues or premature birth.