Case Study: Flail Chest & Pneumothorax

Front

Based on the case study, what was the main mechanism of injury for the Governor?

Back

Motor vehicle collision (MVC)

Front

According to the case, was the Governor wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident?

Back

No

Front

The Governor was found to have open fractures in two places of the ________ femur.

Back

left

Front

What was the Governor's oxygen saturation (SpO2) on a non-rebreather mask (NRBM)?

Back

92%

Front

Which of the following best describes the Governor's level of consciousness (LOC) on initial assessment? Alert, Disoriented, Unresponsive, Comatose

Back

Disoriented

Front

The Governor had no apparent injuries to the head, ears, eyes, nose, or throat according to the physical exam.

Back

True

Front

Which physical exam finding suggests a displacement of the heart's apex?

Back

PMI has shifted to the left lower sternal border.

Front

Based on the inspection findings, what was observed on the left side of the chest compared to the right? Options: No difference, Bulging of the left side, Retraction of the left side, Bruising only

Back

Bulging of the left side

Front

On palpation, what was found to be broken and shifted to the right?

Back

Left clavicle

Front

On auscultation, breath sounds were very _______ on the left compared to the right.

Back

diminished