RNSG 2539 EXAM 2 LATEST EXAM
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caused by air entering the pleural cavity
should be suspected with any chest wall
trauma
Pneumothorax *TYPES*
Spontaneous
Iatrogenic
Tension
Hemothorax
Chylothorax
*if small* tachycardia and dyspnea may
be only presentations
General manifestations of a pneumotho-
rax *if large* respiratory distress, rapid/shal-
low resps, dyspnea, air hunger and de-
creased O2 sat
Rupture of small blebs (air filled sacs)
can occur in healthy adults
*RISK FACTORS*
COPD, smoking, asthma, cystic fibrosis,
Sponteneous Pneumothorax
pneumonia
Tall & Thin people
Male
Family or medical Hx
Occurs due to lacerations and punctures
mostly during invasive procedures
Iatrogenic Pneumothorax Barotrauma from excessive ventilatory
pressure
Incorrect NGT insertion
Esophageal procedures
Tension Pneumothorax
1/2
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caused by air entering the pleural cavity
should be suspected with any chest wall
trauma
Pneumothorax *TYPES*
Spontaneous
Iatrogenic
Tension
Hemothorax
Chylothorax
*if small* tachycardia and dyspnea may
be only presentations
General manifestations of a pneumotho-
rax *if large* respiratory distress, rapid/shal-
low resps, dyspnea, air hunger and de-
creased O2 sat
Rupture of small blebs (air filled sacs)
can occur in healthy adults
*RISK FACTORS*
COPD, smoking, asthma, cystic fibrosis,
Sponteneous Pneumothorax
pneumonia
Tall & Thin people
Male
Family or medical Hx
Occurs due to lacerations and punctures
mostly during invasive procedures
Iatrogenic Pneumothorax Barotrauma from excessive ventilatory
pressure
Incorrect NGT insertion
Esophageal procedures
Tension Pneumothorax
1/2
