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What is the primary cause of atelectasis, as mentioned in the text?
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?
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?
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?
What determines the extent of damage from toxic inhalations?
What should be considered when transporting a patient experiencing renal failure?
What should be considered when transporting a patient experiencing renal failure?
Which skin color may occur from high levels of methemoglobin?
Which skin color may occur from high levels of methemoglobin?
When assessing a patient's circulation, what may be a sign of blood flow reduction to small vessels?
When assessing a patient's circulation, what may be a sign of blood flow reduction to small vessels?
What might be a common complaint from a patient experiencing renal failure?
What might be a common complaint from a patient experiencing renal failure?
How does renal status affect pulmonary mechanics and oxygen delivery?
How does renal status affect pulmonary mechanics and oxygen delivery?
What happens when the lungs fail to work properly in terms of carbon dioxide?
What happens when the lungs fail to work properly in terms of carbon dioxide?
How is air taken in by the body during quiet breathing?
How is air taken in by the body during quiet breathing?
What triggers lethal cardiac arrhythmia according to the text?
What triggers lethal cardiac arrhythmia according to the text?
