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NREMT Paramedic Certification Exam

Category - Paramedic

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When air or gas is present in the pleural cavity of the chest, it can lead to a life threatening condition. If this condition is prolonged, it can lead to a more serious life threatening condition. Which of the following terms matches the descriptions, respectively?
  1. Hemothorax, Pneumothorax.
  2. Pneumothorax, Hemothorax.
  3. Pneumothorax, Tension pneumothorax.
  4. Tension pneumothorax, pneumothorax.
Explanation
Answer - C - Air or gas present in the pleural cavity of the lung is known as a pneumothorax. When the condition is left untreated, air will be trapped in the cavity between the chest wall and the lung, creating pressure. This is known as a tension pneumothorax.
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