MFA Exit Exam • Set 2 Question 28 of 30
A condition where air builds up in the pleural space, collapses the lung and puts pressure on the heart is called:
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Direct Answer
Option B: Tension pneumothorax
A tension pneumothorax is a life-threatening emergency where air entering the pleural space cannot escape, increasing intrathoracic pressure and shifting the mediastinum, which compresses the heart and reduces cardiac output.
All Options
A
Hemothorax
B
Tension pneumothorax
(Correct Answer)
C
Open pneumothorax
D
Closed pneumothorax
Detailed Explanation & Context
A tension pneumothorax is a life-threatening emergency where air entering the pleural space cannot escape, increasing intrathoracic pressure and shifting the mediastinum, which compresses the heart and reduces cardiac output.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Medical First Aid (MFA).
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