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brutforce

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You notice paradoxical breathing. Which of the following conclusions is most consistent with this observation?
 
  a. Airway resistance (Raw) is decreased.
  b. Lung compliance (CL) is increased.
  c. Work of breathing is increased.
  d. Chest-wall compliance is decreased.

Question 2

You notice in drawing (retractions) of chest-wall muscle and tissue between the ribs, and above and below the sternum, all occurring during inspiration. Which of the following conclusions is most consistent with this observation?
 
  a. Airway resistance (Raw) is decreased.
  b. Lung compliance (CL) is decreased.
  c. Work of breathing is decreased.
  d. Chest-wall compliance is decreased.


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Edwyer

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Paradoxical breathing in infants differs from the adult form. Instead of drawing the abdomen in during inspiration, the infant with paradoxical breathing tends to draw in the chest wall. This in-ward movement of the chest wall may range in severity, as with retractions, and paradoxical breathing indicates an increase in ventilatory work.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Retractions indicate an increase in work of breathing, especially because of decreased pulmonary compliance.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jul 16, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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