Which of the following BEST defines "pneumothorax"?
A. A bacterial infection that causes pneumonia, sinusitis, ear infections, peritonitis, and many other pathologies
B. Fibrous bands that form between organs and/or tissues within the abdominal cavity, which most commonly after an injury or during postoperative recovery
C. An intestinal condition in which part of the small intestine folds in on itself, thereby creating a telescope-like compression as the walls of the small intestine rub together
D. An abnormal presence of air or gas within the pleural cavity, which can cause pain, difficult breathing, or lung collapse
D
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An abnormal heart rhythm that originates in the SA node is called:
a. sinus dysrhythmia. b. atrial dysrhythmia. c. ventricular dysrhythmia. d. myocardial infarction.
Which of the following elevates the risk of SIDS in the prone position?
A) no use of heating in the bedroom B) swaddling C) no history of recent illness D) use of artificial fiber mattresses