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rlane42

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Which of the following pulmonary function results are likely to be found in a patient with kyphoscoliosis?
 
  1. Increased VT
  2. Normal or increased PEFR
  3. Decreased VC
  4. Decreased FVC
  a. 1, 2
  b. 3, 4
  c. 1, 3, 4
  d. 1, 2, 3, 4

Question 2

Mixed sleep apnea has which of these traits?
 
  1. Obstructive apnea traits
  2. Central apnea traits
  3. Usually begins as central apnea
  4. Usually ends as central apnea
  a. 2, 4
  b. 1, 3
  c. 1, 2, 3
  d. 1, 2, 4



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tkempin

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Answer to Question 1

B
A patient with kyphoscoliosis may have a decreased vital capacity (VC) and decreased forced vital capacity (FVC).

Answer to Question 2

C
A person with mixed sleep apnea usually begins with central apnea (no breathing effort) that is followed by obstructive apnea (breathing effort without air flow).




rlane42

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


mcabuhat

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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