Flail Chest: Causes, Management, and Pathophysiology Quiz
Test your knowledge on flail chest with questions covering causes, management, and pathophysiology. Explore thoracic trauma with this quiz.
#1
Which of the following is a common cause of flail chest?
Penetrating trauma to the chest
Asthma exacerbation
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Migraine headache
#2
Which of the following chest injuries can lead to flail chest?
Simple rib fracture
Stable sternum fracture
Clavicle dislocation
Scapular fracture
#3
Which age group is most commonly affected by flail chest?
Children under 5 years old
Adolescents
Adults aged 20-40 years
Elderly individuals
#4
Which of the following is a potential complication of flail chest?
Hyperkalemia
Cerebral edema
Hemorrhagic shock
Hypothyroidism
#5
What is the hallmark sign of flail chest?
Paradoxical chest wall movement
Tachypnea
Decreased breath sounds
Increased tactile fremitus
#6
Which of the following is NOT a component of the management of flail chest?
Oxygen therapy
Pain management
Surgical stabilization
Intubation and mechanical ventilation
#7
Which imaging modality is commonly used to diagnose flail chest?
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Computed tomography (CT) scan
X-ray
Ultrasound
#8
What is the primary goal of management for flail chest?
To prevent pneumonia
To restore normal breathing mechanics
To reduce pain
To prevent cardiac complications
#9
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of flail chest?
Chest pain
Shortness of breath
Coughing up blood
Numbness and tingling in the extremities
#10
What is the pathophysiology behind the paradoxical chest wall movement seen in flail chest?
Increased pulmonary compliance
Decreased lung elasticity
Decreased thoracic volume
Loss of chest wall integrity
#11
Which of the following complications is associated with flail chest?
Hypovolemic shock
Cerebral infarction
Renal calculi
Hyperthyroidism
#12
Which of the following statements regarding flail chest is true?
It is always associated with severe internal bleeding
It commonly leads to tension pneumothorax
It can impair gas exchange and lead to respiratory failure
It does not require any medical intervention
#13
Which of the following interventions is typically performed in cases of severe flail chest?
Non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV)
Thoracotomy
Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT)
Nasogastric tube insertion
#14
Which of the following conditions is often associated with flail chest as a comorbidity?
Pulmonary fibrosis
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Myocardial infarction
Aortic dissection
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