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saraeharris

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What term is used to describe the breathing pattern seen in COPD patients in whom the lower costal margins of the chest wall draw inward with each inspiration?
 
  a. Hoover's sign
  b. Kussmaul's sign
  c. Abdominal paradox sign
  d. Respiratory alternans sign

Question 2

What breathing pattern is associated with diabetic ketoacidosis?
 
  a. Kussmaul breathing
  b. Apneustic breathing
  c. Biot's breathing
  d. Apnea



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JCABRERA33

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Contraction of a flat diaphragm tends to draw in the lateral costal margins, instead of expanding them (Hoover's sign), and does little to help move air into the thorax.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Patients with diabetic ketoacidosis often breathe with a deep and rapid pattern, which is called Kussmaul breathing.




saraeharris

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


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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