Author Question: You are assessing a 34-year-old man who is complaining of not feeling well. He is alert and pale. ... (Read 122 times)

Arii_bell

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 596
You are assessing a 34-year-old man who is complaining of not feeling well. He is alert and pale. His respirations are regular at 20 per minute. Based on your training, you recognize that his respirations are:
 
  a. normal for an adult.
  b. rapid for an adult.
  c. rapid but OK because they are regular.
  d. to be bradypnea.

Question 2

Hyperventilation syndrome is a common psychological condition that:
 
  a. is always benign and resolves with no treatment.
  b. is characterized by shallow, irregular, rapid breaths.
  c. is often precipitated by exercise.
  d. results in abnormally low blood carbon dioxide levels.



kjo;oj

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 328
Answer to Question 1

Answer: a

Answer to Question 2

Answer: d



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

The eye muscles are the most active muscles in the whole body. The external muscles that move the eyes are the strongest muscles in the human body for the job they have to do. They are 100 times more powerful than they need to be.

Did you know?

This year, an estimated 1.4 million Americans will have a new or recurrent heart attack.

Did you know?

The effects of organophosphate poisoning are referred to by using the abbreviations “SLUD” or “SLUDGE,” It stands for: salivation, lacrimation, urination, defecation, GI upset, and emesis.

Did you know?

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) in overdose can seriously damage the liver. It should never be taken by people who use alcohol heavily; it can result in severe liver damage and even a condition requiring a liver transplant.

Did you know?

The FDA recognizes 118 routes of administration.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library