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jazziefee

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Which of the following two parameters are most commonly used for bedside assessment of res-piratory muscle strength?
 
  a. Vital capacity and maximum inspiratory pressure
  b. Vital capacity and peak flow
  c. Maximum inspiratory pressure and MVV
  d. MVV and vital capacity

Question 2

Which of the following conditions is associated with an increased lung compliance measurement?
 
  a. Atelectasis
  b. Pneumonia
  c. Emphysema
  d. Bronchial intubation


Harbringer

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The two values most commonly used for bedside assessment of respiratory muscle strength are vital capacity (VC) and maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP).

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C


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