RESPIRATORY Lecture 9 Quiz

What is the definition of chest trauma?

• A serious injury of the abdomen

• A serious injury of the chest

• A minor injury of the chest

• A common cold

Which of the following is a type of chest trauma?

• Pneumothorax

• Bronchitis

• Appendicitis

• Asthma

What does pneumothorax mean?

• Infection in the lungs

• Blood in the chest

• Air in the chest

• Fluid in the lungs

What is a common cause of spontaneous pneumothorax?

• Pneumonia

• Chest surgery

• Underlying lung disease

• Traumatic injury

What is a tension pneumothorax?

• Air trapped in the pleural space

• Blood in the pleural space

• Fluid in the lungs

• A type of lung cancer

Which of the following is a sign of hemothorax?

• Presence of air in the pleural space

• Difficulty swallowing

• Coughing up blood

• Presence of blood in the pleural space

What is the primary management for a small spontaneous pneumothorax?

• Antibiotics

• Immediate surgery

• Needle aspiration

• No treatment required

What is a common symptom of rib fractures?

• Headache

• Severe local tenderness

• Nausea

• Fever

What is the primary nursing diagnosis related to chest trauma?

• Fluid volume excess

• Ineffective coping

• Risk for infection

• Impaired gas exchange

What is a potential complication of flail chest?

• Hypertension

• Diabetes

• Pulmonary edema

• Asthma