A patient is admitted to the respiratory unit with flail chest.
Which answer best describes this diagnosis?

A condition in which there is a puncture or rupture of the lung.

A condition characterized by the presence of air or gas in the pleural cavity.

A condition characterized by multiple fractures of the ribs resulting in a segment of the chest wall becoming detached.

A condition characterized by the collapse of the lung.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

Choice A rationale

A puncture or rupture of the lung is typically associated with a pneumothorax, not flail chest. Pneumothorax occurs when air leaks into the space between the lung and the chest wall.

Choice B rationale

The presence of air or gas in the pleural cavity is known as pneumothorax. Flail chest, however, is characterized by multiple rib fractures.

Choice C rationale

Flail chest occurs when multiple adjacent ribs are fractured in multiple places, creating a free-floating segment of the chest wall. This condition is serious and often results from blunt chest trauma.

Choice D rationale

The collapse of the lung is known as atelectasis or pneumothorax, not flail chest. Flail chest specifically refers to the detachment of a segment of the rib cage.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Choice A rationale

Radiating pain to the left arm is a classic symptom of a myocardial infarction (MI) due to referred pain from the heart.

Choice B rationale

Shortness of breath can also be associated with MI but is not as specific as radiating pain to the left arm.

Choice C rationale

Headache is not a typical symptom of an MI. It is more commonly associated with other conditions.

Choice D rationale

Nausea and vomiting can occur with an MI but are not as specific as radiating pain to the left arm.

Correct Answer is ["3"]

Explanation

Step 1 is 1.5 mg ÷ 0.5 mg/tablet = 3 tablets.

Final calculated answer: 3 tablets.

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A patient is admitted to the respiratory unit with flail chest.Which answer best describes this diagnosis?

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Which of the following clinical manifestations would make the nurse suspect the client is experiencing a myocardial infarction (MI)?

Correct Answer is A

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Correct Answer is ["3"]

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A patient is admitted to the respiratory unit with flail chest.
Which answer best describes this diagnosis?