You are responding to a 54-year-old female patient in respiratory distress. The patient is on home oxygen by nasal cannula at 1 lpm. The patient has diminished lung sounds bilaterally with wheezes. She appears malnourished and has a barrel chest. What condition do you suspect?
A) Congestive heart failure B) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
C) Bronchitis D) Asthma
B
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Accreditation awarded to schools, colleges, and universities is accomplished through nonprofit ______________ accreditors according to the areas defined by the U.S. Department of Education.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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A normal pulse rate for an infant 6 to 12 months old is ________ beats per minute
a. 12 to 30 b. 20 to 30 c. 60 to 75 d. 80 to 140
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Agents that dilate the pupil of the eye are known as:
A. cycloplegics B. mydriatic agents C. prostaglandins D. sympathomimetics
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Why is it easier to cut paper with sharp scissors than to use dull scissors?
What will be an ideal response?
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