Question 3 (part 2) · LEK · Pneumothorax
Which of the following are the symptoms of tension pneumothorax:
1) disorders of respiration and circulation (bradycardia, hypertension);
2) dilated neck veins;
3) asymmetrical chest movements;
4) a hyperresonant percussion note on the affected side;
5) increased breath sounds on the affected side;
The correct answer is:
2) dilated neck veins;
3) asymmetrical chest movements;
4) a hyperresonant percussion note on the affected side;
5) increased breath sounds on the affected side;
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,2,3.
- B. 1,4.
- C. only 4.
- D. 2,3,4.
- E. 3,5
Hint
Picture a one-way valve filling the pleural space with air: what happens to venous return, percussion and auscultation on that side?
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