A respiratory rate below 12 in an adult is called ________.
A. apnea
B. tachypnea
C. eupnea
D. bradypnea
Answer: D
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a. 2.1 L/min b. 3.7 L/min c. 7.5 L/min d. 20.5 L/min
Which type of microorganism identification is the fastest for bacteria?
A) Gram stain B) cultures C) antibiotic sensitivities D) potassium hydroxide (KOH)