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What is the most common etiology of diaphragmatic rupture?
What is the most common etiology of diaphragmatic rupture?
- Decreased breath sounds
- Disturbed contour of the hemidiaphragm
- Penetrating injuries (correct)
- Blunt trauma
Which diagnostic finding is characteristic of diaphragmatic rupture on chest x-ray?
Which diagnostic finding is characteristic of diaphragmatic rupture on chest x-ray?
- Decreased breath sounds
- Disturbed contour of the hemidiaphragm (correct)
- Mediastinal shift
- Nasogastric tube visible above the left hemidiaphragm
What is a common clinical feature associated with herniation of abdominal organs into the chest in diaphragmatic rupture?
What is a common clinical feature associated with herniation of abdominal organs into the chest in diaphragmatic rupture?
- Mediastinal shift
- Decreased breath sounds
- Signs of bowel obstruction (correct)
- Disturbed contour of the hemidiaphragm
What is the recommended initial step in managing a suspected case of diaphragmatic rupture with respiratory distress?
What is the recommended initial step in managing a suspected case of diaphragmatic rupture with respiratory distress?
Which imaging modality is typically used to confirm the diagnosis of diaphragmatic rupture?
Which imaging modality is typically used to confirm the diagnosis of diaphragmatic rupture?
What is the next step after providing initial treatment for undifferentiated shock according to the text?
What is the next step after providing initial treatment for undifferentiated shock according to the text?
When should a quick whole-body inspection be performed on a patient according to the text?
When should a quick whole-body inspection be performed on a patient according to the text?
What is a critical action to take in patients with reduced levels of consciousness, according to the text?
What is a critical action to take in patients with reduced levels of consciousness, according to the text?
When should continuous cardiac and blood pressure monitoring be considered according to the text?
When should continuous cardiac and blood pressure monitoring be considered according to the text?
In what condition should IV antihypertensives be considered, as mentioned in the text?
In what condition should IV antihypertensives be considered, as mentioned in the text?
