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RNSG 2539 EXAM 2 QUESTIONS
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Pneumothorax - ans-✔✔caused by air entering the pleural cavity

should be suspected with any chest wall trauma

*TYPES*
Spontaneous
Iatrogenic
Tension
Hemothorax
Chylothorax

General manifestations of a pneumothorax - ans-✔✔*if small* tachycardia and dyspnea
may be only presentations

*if large* respiratory distress, rapid/shallow resps, dyspnea, air hunger and decreased
O2 sat

Sponteneous Pneumothorax - ans-✔✔Rupture of small blebs (air filled sacs)
can occur in healthy adults

*RISK FACTORS*
COPD, smoking, asthma, cystic fibrosis, pneumonia

Tall & Thin people
Male
Family or medical Hx

Iatrogenic Pneumothorax - ans-✔✔Occurs due to lacerations and punctures mostly
during invasive procedures

Barotrauma from excessive ventilatory pressure
Incorrect NGT insertion
Esophageal procedures

Tension Pneumothorax - ans-✔✔Occurs when air enters the pleural space but cannot
escape

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