Which of the following is a collection of air in the chest around the lungs, which may cause atelectasis? 

A. pulmonary edema
B. pulmonary embolism
C. SARS
D. pneumothorax

D. pneumothorax

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a. Pain in proximal middle or ring finger regions b. Unlimited hand grip strength c. Pain in anterior thumb webbing d. Limited finger extension

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At the conclusion of a brachytherapy or diagnostic radionuclide procedure, any residual isotope

a. is to be returned to its shielded container. b. is to be returned to its unshielded container. c. thrown directly into a regular trash can for disposal. d. dumped into any regular sink and washed down the drain.

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