Question

In a patient who has an open chest wound, the sound of air rushing with exhalation and a characteristic sound with inhalation is generally known to have a: A) reverberating chest wound. B) rushing chest wound. C) whistling chest wound. D) sucking chest wound.

Answer 1

Answer: D. Sucking chest wound

Explanation:

A sucking chest wound is a wound that is caused by the hole inside the chest. This can be caused by the gubshot injury, puncture wound and stabbing. It makes a path in the chest for the air. Inhalation and exhalation of air produces a characteristic sound.