What is the term for abnormal accumulation of water in extravascular portions of the lungs?
a. Atelectasis
b. Intercostal muscle spasm
c. Pneumothorax
d. Pulmonary edema
ANS: D
Pulmonary edema is defined as an abnormal accumulation of water in extravascular spaces of the lungs, including alveolar and interstitial spaces with symptoms such as a rapid pulse, crackles, dyspnea, and engorged peripheral veins.
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It is important for the Emergency Medical Responder to assume any woman of childbearing age with abdominal pain is pregnant until proven otherwise because:
A) early pregnancy complications can be life threatening. B) pregnant women have an increased risk for pneumothorax. C) pregnancy causes an increased likelihood of septic infection. D) some women are likely to lie about being pregnant.