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Primary Survey: Respiratory and Circulatory Assessment

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What is the primary cause of atelectasis, as mentioned in the text?

Exposure to occupational lung hazards

Failure of alveoli to reopen (correct)

Impaired lung function

Metastasis of cancer into the lung

Which symptom is often the first sign of lung cancer?

Chest pain

Hemoptysis (correct)

Coughing

Shortness of breath

How are pleural effusions and hemoptysis typically managed in prehospital settings?

Surgical removal of affected lung tissue

Administration of antibiotics

Little prehospital treatment (correct)

Immediate chest tube insertion

What determines the extent of damage from toxic inhalations?

The water solubility of the toxic gas (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should be considered when transporting a patient experiencing renal failure?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which skin color may occur from high levels of methemoglobin?

Chocolate brown skin (B) Signup and view all the answers

When assessing a patient's circulation, what may be a sign of blood flow reduction to small vessels?

Dry, cracked lips (A) Signup and view all the answers

What might be a common complaint from a patient experiencing renal failure?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does renal status affect pulmonary mechanics and oxygen delivery?

By controlling fluid balance, acid-base balance, and blood pressure (C) Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the lungs fail to work properly in terms of carbon dioxide?

It accumulates in the blood (C) Signup and view all the answers

How is air taken in by the body during quiet breathing?

Through negative pressure as the diaphragm flattens (A) Signup and view all the answers

What triggers lethal cardiac arrhythmia according to the text?

Uncorrected hypoxic insults (D) Signup and view all the answers