A trauma victim in the intensive care unit has a tension pneumothorax. Which signs or symptoms are associated with a tension pneumothorax?

a) Decreased cardiac output
b) Flattened neck veins
c) Tracheal deviation to the affected side
d) Hypotension
e) Tracheal deviation to the opposite side
f) Bradypnea

Answer:
a) Decreased cardiac output
d) Hypotension
e) Tracheal deviation to the opposite side