// EMT Question · Airway, Respiration & Ventilation
Which finding suggests a tension pneumothorax rather than simple pneumothorax?
A. Decreased breath sounds on affected side
B. Chest pain with inspiration
C. JVD and tracheal deviationCorrect
D. Subcutaneous emphysema
// Rationale
JVD, tracheal deviation, and hemodynamic instability distinguish tension from simple pneumothorax.