Injuries to the trachea or bronchi, called ____, can cause a pneumothorax, simple or tension, from air leaking into the chest cavity.
A) diaphragmatic disruption
B) cardiac tamponade
C) tracheobronchial disruption
D) commotio cordis

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Injuries to the trachea or bronchi, called tracheobronchial disruption, can cause air to leak into the chest cavity, which can lead to a pneumothorax, either simple or tension. Diaphragmatic disruption refers to an injury to the diaphragm, which can lead to a hernia or abdominal contents entering the chest cavity. Cardiac tamponade refers to an accumulation of fluid or blood in the pericardial sac that compresses the heart. Commotio cordis refers to sudden cardiac arrest due to a blow to the chest.

Injuries to the Trachea or Bronchi, Called ____, Can Cause