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Pneumothorax and its Variants Quiz

#1

Which imaging modality is commonly used to diagnose pneumothorax?

X-ray
Explanation

Commonly used initial imaging

#2

What is the most common symptom of pneumothorax?

Dyspnea
Explanation

Difficulty in breathing

#3

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

Pneumothorax
Explanation

Air in chest cavity causing lung collapse

#4

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

Pleural effusion
Explanation

Fluid build-up in chest cavity

#5

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

Percussion
Explanation

Tapping on chest to assess resonance

#6

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

Rupture of a subpleural bleb or bulla
Explanation

Rupture of air-filled sacs near lung surface

#7

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

Iatrogenic pneumothorax
Explanation

Resulting from medical interventions

#8

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

Observation with serial chest X-rays
Explanation

Monitoring over time with imaging

#9

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

Secondary spontaneous pneumothorax
Explanation

Resulting from pre-existing lung conditions

#10

Which lung is more commonly affected by spontaneous pneumothorax?

Right lung
Explanation

More prone to spontaneous collapse

#11

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

Mediastinal shift
Explanation

Shift of organs in the chest cavity

#12

Which of the following signs is characteristic of tension pneumothorax?

Tracheal deviation away from the affected side
Explanation

Shift of the windpipe

#13

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

All of the above
Explanation

Various urgent interventions

#14

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

Blast injury pneumothorax
Explanation

Resulting from sudden pressure changes

#15

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

Mediastinal shift away from the affected side
Explanation

Organs shift away from pneumothorax

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