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What characterizes spontaneous pneumothorax?

Due to trauma causing a rupture in the chest wall

Caused by a rupture of an emphysematous bleb (correct)

Results in trachea shifting to the opposite side of collapse

Primarily affects middle-aged adults

What is a significant feature of tension pneumothorax?

Often resolves spontaneously without intervention

Requires immediate treatment with chest tube insertion (correct)

It allows air to exit the pleural space freely

Trachea shifts towards the side of injury

Which of the following symptoms is NOT typically associated with mesothelioma?

Chest pain

Dyspnea

Recurrent pleural effusions

Spontaneous lung collapse (correct)

What is the primary cause linked to mesothelioma?

<p>Occupational exposure to asbestos (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In tension pneumothorax, what happens to the trachea?

<p>It shifts to the opposite side of the injury (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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PNEUMOTHORAX

Accumulation of air in the pleural space
Spontaneous pneumothorax: caused by rupture of an emphysematous bleb, common in young adults
- Results in partial lung collapse, trachea shifts to the affected side
Tension pneumothorax: caused by penetrating chest wall injury
- Air enters pleural space, but cannot escape
- Trachea shifts away from the injured side
- Medical emergency, treated with chest tube insertion

MESOTHELIOMA

Malignant tumor of mesothelial cells
Strongly linked to asbestos exposure
Characterized by recurrent pleural effusions, dyspnea (difficulty breathing), and chest pain
- Tumor surrounds the lung (encases)

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This quiz covers key concepts related to pneumothorax and mesothelioma, two critical conditions affecting the lungs. You'll explore the causes, symptoms, and emergency responses required for pneumothorax, as well as the connections between mesothelioma and asbestos exposure. Test your understanding of these important respiratory health topics.