Author Question: Excessive distention of the stomach can cause which of the following? A) increased ventilation B) ... (Read 31 times)

Tirant22 · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

Excessive distention of the stomach can cause which of the following?
A) increased ventilation
B) hypotension
C) poor x-ray quality
D) decreased ventilation

Question 2

A respiratory therapist is evaluating the x-ray of a patient suspected of having atelectasis. Which of the following would assist in confirming a diagnosis?
A) increase in the spaces between the ribs
B) elevated diaphragm on the affected side
C) deflation of the adjacent lung lobes
D) elevated diaphragm on the unaffected side