Shallow breathing that results in hypercapnea is called

A) labored breathing
B) hypoventilation
C) hyperpnea
D) hyperventilation


B

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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If your patient in labor complains that she "needs to move my bowels," you should:

A) apply direct pressure to the vaginal opening. B) assess the patient for crowning. C) place her in Trendelenburg position. D) leave for the hospital immediately.

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If a sufficient concentration of a hazardous material mixes with air and reaches its lower flammable limit:

A) the material can burn in the air or explode. B) the vapors will begin to burn, but will not explode. C) the chemical is said to have reached its flash point. D) there will not be enough oxygen to support combustion.

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What is the official name of the California Fire Code?

a. Title 24 part 2 b. Title 24 part 6 c. Title 24 part 9 d. none

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