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Which term is used to describe a pneumothorax where a tension is created due to a one-way valve formed by damaged tissue?
Which term is used to describe a pneumothorax where a tension is created due to a one-way valve formed by damaged tissue?
- Tension pneumothorax (correct)
- Traumatic pneumothorax
- Primary spontaneous pneumothorax
- Secondary spontaneous pneumothorax
What type of shock can occur in a tension pneumothorax due to the resulting oxygen shortage and low blood pressure?
What type of shock can occur in a tension pneumothorax due to the resulting oxygen shortage and low blood pressure?
- Neurogenic shock
- Septic shock
- Obstructive shock (correct)
- Anaphylactic shock
Which underlying disease increases the risk of developing a secondary spontaneous pneumothorax?
Which underlying disease increases the risk of developing a secondary spontaneous pneumothorax?
- COPD
- Asthma
- Tuberculosis
- All of the above (correct)
Why is a pneumothorax often referred to as a 'collapsed lung'?
Why is a pneumothorax often referred to as a 'collapsed lung'?
What is the term for a pneumothorax that occurs without an apparent cause and in the absence of significant lung disease?
What is the term for a pneumothorax that occurs without an apparent cause and in the absence of significant lung disease?
Which of the following can lead to a traumatic pneumothorax?
Which of the following can lead to a traumatic pneumothorax?
What type of pneumothorax occurs in the presence of existing lung disease such as COPD or asthma?
What type of pneumothorax occurs in the presence of existing lung disease such as COPD or asthma?
What is the defining symptom of a pneumothorax described in the text?
What is the defining symptom of a pneumothorax described in the text?
In what scenario does a tension pneumothorax occur?
In what scenario does a tension pneumothorax occur?
Which condition can result from obstructive shock due to a tension pneumothorax?
Which condition can result from obstructive shock due to a tension pneumothorax?
What term is used to describe a pneumothorax that occurs without an apparent cause or lung disease?
What term is used to describe a pneumothorax that occurs without an apparent cause or lung disease?
Which underlying condition can lead to a secondary spontaneous pneumothorax?
Which underlying condition can lead to a secondary spontaneous pneumothorax?
What kind of trauma can result in a traumatic pneumothorax?
What kind of trauma can result in a traumatic pneumothorax?
'Collapsed lung' is often used to refer to which condition?
'Collapsed lung' is often used to refer to which condition?
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