Anatomy clinical correlates Quiz: Ace Your Exams

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A 33-year-old man is brought to the emergency department after a high-speed motor vehicle collision. The patient was a restrained driver when he suddenly slammed into the back of a stopped truck while traveling approximately 70 miles per hour. Upon arrival at the emergency department, the patient has a Glasgow coma scale of 4 and is subsequently intubated for airway protection. Temperature is 37.0°C (98.6°F), pulse is 144/min, respirations are 10/min, and blood pressure is 67/30 mmHg. Physical examination shows bruising over the anterior chest wall, but no crepitus is felt on palpation. A chest X-ray is obtained and shown below. Which of the following is the most likely cause of this patient’s clinical condition?  

A chest X-ray shows the thoracic cavity with lungs and heart. The right lung appears clear, while the left lung field is largely opaque. The heart is shifted to the left side.
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