Pneumothorax and its Variants Quiz

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#1

Which imaging modality is commonly used to diagnose pneumothorax?

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Computed tomography (CT) scan
Ultrasound
X-ray
#2

What is the most common symptom of pneumothorax?

Chest pain
Dyspnea
Cough
Hemoptysis
#3

Which of the following conditions is characterized by the accumulation of air in the pleural space, causing lung collapse?

Pneumonia
Pneumothorax
Pulmonary embolism
Asthma
#4

What is the term for the accumulation of fluid in the pleural space?

Pneumothorax
Pleural effusion
Pulmonary embolism
Atelectasis
#5

Which of the following maneuvers can be performed to assess for a pneumothorax on physical examination?

Egophony
Percussion
Gowers' sign
Murphy's sign
#6

Which of the following is a common cause of primary spontaneous pneumothorax?

Trauma
Lung cancer
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Rupture of a subpleural bleb or bulla
#7

What is the term for a pneumothorax resulting from trauma or medical procedures?

Secondary spontaneous pneumothorax
Tension pneumothorax
Traumatic pneumothorax
Iatrogenic pneumothorax
#8

What is the management approach for a small, asymptomatic pneumothorax?

Immediate chest tube insertion
Observation with serial chest X-rays
Surgical intervention
Intravenous antibiotics
#9

What is the term for a pneumothorax resulting from underlying lung disease, such as COPD?

Primary spontaneous pneumothorax
Secondary spontaneous pneumothorax
Traumatic pneumothorax
Iatrogenic pneumothorax
#10

Which lung is more commonly affected by spontaneous pneumothorax?

Right lung
Left lung
Both lungs equally
Depends on the individual's handedness
#11

Which of the following is a life-threatening complication of tension pneumothorax?

Pleural effusion
Mediastinal shift
Pulmonary embolism
Pleural thickening
#12

Which of the following signs is characteristic of tension pneumothorax?

Decreased respiratory rate
Hyperresonance on percussion
Tracheal deviation away from the affected side
Equal breath sounds bilaterally
#13

Which of the following interventions is indicated for a tension pneumothorax?

Chest tube insertion
Supplemental oxygen administration
Intubation and positive pressure ventilation
All of the above
#14

What is the term for a large, tension pneumothorax that results from a sudden increase in intrathoracic pressure?

Spontaneous pneumothorax
Open pneumothorax
Traumatic pneumothorax
Blast injury pneumothorax
#15

Which of the following is a radiographic sign suggestive of tension pneumothorax?

Increased lung markings
Mediastinal shift away from the affected side
Decreased size of the affected hemithorax
Normal tracheal position

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