What is the term for the inward movement of the lateral chest wall during inspiration?
a. Truman's sign
b. Burton's sign
c. Carr's sign
d. Hoover's sign
D
Hoover's sign, the inward movement of the lateral chest wall during inspiration, is indicative of hyperinflation.
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A solution holding the maximum amount of solute in a given volume at a constant temperature is said to be what?
a. Hypertonic b. Hypotonic c. Saturated d. Supersaturated
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What will be an ideal response?
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false