Which of the following breathing patterns suggests respiratory muscle decompensation?
a. Rapid and deep breaths
b. Rapid and shallow breaths
c. Slow and shallow breaths
d. Slow and deep breaths
ANS: B
When muscular strength is limited, patients tend to meet minute ventilation (E) requirements by increasing frequency (f) while decreasing tidal volume (VT).
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a. lumen b. bevel c. hub d. syringe end
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Define each of the following terms:
otoscopy