A patient presents in the emergency room with: a tracheal shift to the left, A dull percussion note on the left, increased vocal fremitus on on the left.  Which of the following is most likely the cause of the clinical findings?

A patient presents in the emergency room with: a tracheal shift to the right, A dull percussion note on the left, Decreased vocal fremitus on on the left.  Which of the following is most likely the cause of the clinical findings?

Which of the following is (are) small cell lung cancer(s)?1. Undifferentiated carcinoma2. Oat cell carcinoma3. Adenocarcinoma4. Squamous carcinoma

A patient has been brought to the emergency department with smoke inhalation as the diagnosis.  Pulmonary injuries to this situation include:1. atelectasis.2. Mucous plugging3. thick secretions.4. pharyngeal edema.

On a 60 kg patient,clinical indications that a patient has impending acute ventilatotory failure,(the patient needs mechanical ventilation) are which of the following?1. vital capacity of 740 ml2. vital capacity 800 3. negative inspiratory force of -274. Negative inspiratory force of -18

What are complications associated with a near drowning in unclean, swampy water?1. Pneumonia2. Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)3. Pulmonary fibrosis4. Pulmonary edema

What statements are true regarding oxygen assessment of a smoke inhalation victim?1.  Pulse oximeter is not accurate2.  CO oximeter is accurate3.  Carbon Monoxide level of 12% should be treated with hyperbaric chamber 4.  Airway swelling may be present

The diagnosis of LTB is made by all of the following EXCEPT the child:

Interpret the following ABG:pH 7.44, CO2 55, HCO3 34

The major pathologic and structural changes associated with a significant pleural effusion include all of the following EXCEPT: