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a0266361136 · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

Which of the following respiratory rates may signify significant respiratory issues in an adult?

a. Fewer than 8 respirations per minute
b. More than respirations 24 per minute
c. Fewer than 12 respirations per minute
d. More than 20 respirations per minute

Question 2

You are called to assist a 16-year-old female who is reportedly having trouble breathing. Your assessment reveals an anxious female with rapid respirations who is complaining of pins and needles around her lips. Based on your training you suspect that:

a. she is close to respiratory failure.
b. these findings will disappear if she slows her rate of breathing.
c. having her lie down with her feet elevated 812 inches will relieve the pins and needles.
d. she is having an allergic reaction and should be treated with an epi-pen.