× Didn't find what you were looking for? Ask a question
Top Posters
Since Sunday
c
6
r
4
c
3
m
3
h
3
1
3
n
3
s
3
d
3
c
3
a
3
r
3
Home Q & A Board Biology-Related Homework Help Medicine Emergency Medical Care
New Topic  
garysgirl20 garysgirl20
wrote...
Go to Answer
Posts: 476
Rep: 0 0
6 years ago
You are explaining to your EMT partner how he can differentiate tension pneumothorax from a simple pneumothorax. Which of the following would you tell him indicates tension pneumothorax?
 
  A) Jugular venous distension
  B) Mild to severe shortness of breath
  C) Decreased lung sounds on affected side
  D) Tachycardia related to anxiety

Question 2

You were summoned by a family member for a 64-year-old woman who is having an acute respiratory emergency. You note that her chest looks full and she wheezes on expiration. Her vital signs show she is tachycardic and you are unable to hear air movement upon auscultation. You should suspect:
 
  A) a pulmonary embolism.
  B) an asthma attack.
  C) emphysema.
  D) pulmonary edema.
Read 36 times
3 Replies
Replies
Answer verified by a subject expert
anu30anu30
wrote...
#1
Top Poster
Posts: 552
Rep: 0 0
6 years ago
Sign in or Sign up in seconds to unlock everything for free
1

Related Topics

garysgirl20 Author
wrote...
#2
6 years ago
You are really a genius. Thanks
wrote...
#3
6 years ago
NP
New Topic      
Quick Reply
Explore
Post your homework questions and get free online help from our incredible volunteers
  1375 People Browsing
Start New Topic Take the Tour CoursesNew Study Tools Topics Trending Browse by Textbook
Live Chat
Related Images
  
 192
  
 226
  
 393
Your Opinion
What's your favorite funny biology word?
Votes: 401
Previous poll results: How often do you eat-out per week?