What effect does sudden pain have on breathing?
A. causes an increase in tidal volume
B. causes a short period of apnea
C. causes the respiratory rate to increase
D. causes a decrease in respiratory rate
Answer: B
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A) 1940s B) 1960s C) 1980s D) 2000s
During inspection of the shoulder of a compressed gas cylinder, you note an asterisk (*) next to the test date. This indicates what about the cylinder?
a. It is made of spun aluminum, not steel. b. It only requires a 10-year DOT testing. c. It can be filled to 10% above its service pressure. d. It has a high coefficient of elastic expan-sion.
Since the heart muscle depends on sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium to properly function, an excess or deficit of any of these substances can lead to errors of automaticity and myocardial ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
What is the term for an abnormal collection of air in the abdominal cavity?
A. pneumoperitoneum B. pneumopericardium C. pneumothorax D. pneumomediastinum