Define episodic breathing


The absence of a regular breathing pattern. A reptile may take a few breaths then not breathe for a few moments. Breathing occurs in short episodes.

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You are by the side of a patient who states that he thinks he has a kidney stone. After assessing the patient, which of the following would force you to consider another cause of the patient's pain?

A) Blood in the urine B) Frequent urge to urinate C) Tearing pain in the abdomen D) Flank pain that radiates into the groin

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When auscultating breath sounds, the EMT should recognize rhonchi when he hears which type of sound?

A) Rattling-like noises that change when the patient coughs B) Crowing-like sounds that are accompanied by a high-pitched cough C) High-pitched whistling-like noises heard more on expiration D) Crackling-like noises heard in the upper portion of the lung

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The number of cardiac pacemakers and ICD implants is on the decline

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Nstemi:

A) I21.296. B) I21.3. C) I21.45. D) I21.4.

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