« previous next »

Author Question: The diaphragm is responsible for what percentage of the thoracic volume increase during inspiration? ... (Read 61 times)

LaDunn

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 526
on: Jul 16, 2018
The diaphragm is responsible for what percentage of the thoracic volume increase during inspiration?
 A) 25
  B) 50
  C) 75
  D) none of the above

Question 2

A pediatric patient presents to the emergency department following a car accident with difficulty breathing, increased respiratory rate, and retractions. He does not have a fever but does complain of chest pain. Which of the following is the most likely cause?
 A) asthma
  B) cystic fibrosis
  C) pneumothorax
  D) airway obstruction


bassamabas

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 294
Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

C


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Multiple experimental evidences have confirmed that at the molecular level, cancer is caused by lesions in cellular DNA.

Did you know?

Elderly adults are living longer, and causes of death are shifting. At the same time, autopsy rates are at or near their lowest in history.

Did you know?

According to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, lung disease is the third leading killer in the United States, responsible for one in seven deaths. It is the leading cause of death among infants under the age of one year.

Did you know?

Patients who cannot swallow may receive nutrition via a parenteral route—usually, a catheter is inserted through the chest into a large vein going into the heart.

Did you know?

Oxytocin is recommended only for pregnancies that have a medical reason for inducing labor (such as eclampsia) and is not recommended for elective procedures or for making the birthing process more convenient.

thoracic 14 thoracic 14
thoracic 17 thoracic 17
Compression used to increase circulation when the athlete is clothed. Compression used to increase circulation when the athlete is clothed.
Investment in Computers as a Percentage of GDP, 1982–2009 Investment in Computers as a Percentage of GDP, 1982–2009
The percentage of Canadian students in Grades 7 through 12 who used drugs The percentage of Canadian students in Grades 7 through 12 who used drugs
Estimating Potential Blood Volume Loss (Part 2) Estimating Potential Blood Volume Loss (Part 2)
Video: Activation Energy - Valence Electrons

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library