During the primary assessment, how should you BEST determine the adequacy of a patient's breathing?
A) Compare the respirations and pulse rate.
B) Examine the rise and fall of the chest.
C) Calculate the number of breaths per minute.
D) Determine the patient's mental status.
Answer: B
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A. frontal B. lateral C. dorsal D. anterior
This specialized tissue contracts and relaxes.
A. epithelial B. connective C. muscle D. nervous
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A) I B) I and II C) I, II, and III D) I, II, III, and IV