#1
Which of the following is a common cause of flail chest?
Penetrating trauma to the chest
ExplanationDirect chest trauma leads to flail chest.
#2
Which of the following chest injuries can lead to flail chest?
Simple rib fracture
ExplanationMultiple rib fractures can result in flail chest.
#3
Which age group is most commonly affected by flail chest?
Elderly individuals
ExplanationElderly individuals are more prone to flail chest.
#4
Which of the following is a potential complication of flail chest?
Hemorrhagic shock
ExplanationSevere bleeding can lead to hemorrhagic shock.
#5
What is the hallmark sign of flail chest?
Paradoxical chest wall movement
ExplanationInward chest wall movement during breathing indicates flail chest.
#6
Which of the following is NOT a component of the management of flail chest?
Surgical stabilization
ExplanationSurgery is not typically part of flail chest management.
#7
Which imaging modality is commonly used to diagnose flail chest?
X-ray
ExplanationX-rays are frequently used for flail chest diagnosis.
#8
What is the primary goal of management for flail chest?
To restore normal breathing mechanics
ExplanationManagement aims to correct breathing abnormalities.
#9
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of flail chest?
Numbness and tingling in the extremities
ExplanationNumbness and tingling aren't associated with flail chest.
#10
What is the pathophysiology behind the paradoxical chest wall movement seen in flail chest?
Loss of chest wall integrity
ExplanationChest wall integrity loss causes paradoxical breathing.
#11
Which of the following complications is associated with flail chest?
Hypovolemic shock
ExplanationSevere blood loss may lead to hypovolemic shock.
#12
Which of the following statements regarding flail chest is true?
It can impair gas exchange and lead to respiratory failure
ExplanationFlail chest can cause respiratory compromise.
#13
Which of the following interventions is typically performed in cases of severe flail chest?
Thoracotomy
ExplanationSevere cases may require thoracic surgery.
#14
Which of the following conditions is often associated with flail chest as a comorbidity?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
ExplanationCOPD patients may be at higher risk of flail chest.