Tension pneumothorax results in all except?: (A) Respiratory alkalosis, (B) Decreased cardiac output, (C) Decreased venous return, (D) Absent breath sounds
Answer is A. Tension Pneumothorax :- Reduced blood supply to lungs | Affected lung has collapsed and contralateral lung will not be able to do the work of both the lungs. | This results in carbon dioxide retention ultimately leading to Respiratory Acidosis