Pneumothorax Flashcards
1
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Organs within the thorax
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The heart, lungs, trachea, esophagus, thymus, and breast
2
Q
Fractures of the chest wall may lead to
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paradoxical movement
3
Q
when a portion of the chest moves in the opposite direction than the rest of the chest wall
A
Paradoxical movement
4
Q
Inspection of the chest wall is
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Visual
5
Q
Palpation of the chest wall is part of the
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physical assessment
6
Q
Auscultation of the chest is performed using
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a stethoscope to listen to the patient’s chest.
7
Q
What can be used to assess oxygenation status
A
pulse oximeter and ETC02
8
Q
What can be assessed during inspection of the chest wall
A
rate, depth, and pattern of breathing
9
Q
When should an object be removed from the chest wall
A
only when it interferes with CPR
