The best initial intervention for an open pneumothorax is:

The best initial intervention for an open pneumothorax is:
 
  a. seal the wound with a gloved hand
  b. occlusive dressing taped on four sides
  c. rapid recognition and transportation
  d. needle decompressionsecond intercostal space

Question 2

What is the appropriate treatment regimen for a suspected hemothorax?
 
  a. ventilation, needle decompression, IV fluid wide open
  b. intubation, stabilization of the chest wall, manage shock
  c. oxygen, IV fluids to maintain a peripheral pulse, transport
  d. IV fluids to increase output, cardiac monitor, pericardiocentesis

Question 3

How much blood volume can be potentially lost into the entire thoracic cavity?
 
  a. 1500 ml
  b. 3000 ml
  c. 4500 ml
  d. 6000 ml

Question 4

How large does a typical open wound to the thorax have to be to cause air to be drawn into the chest?
 
  a. 1 cm
  b. 2 cm
  c. 3 cm
  d. > 3 cm

Question 5

Tissue hypoxia due to a chest injury can result from all of the following, EXCEPT:
 
  a. hypovolemia from blood loss
  b. ventilation/perfusion mismatch
  c. pump failure from cardiac tamponade
  d. pleural irritation and friction rub