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Pea0909berry

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on: Jul 16, 2018
What is the best parameter to measure when trying to assess respiratory muscle endurance?
 
  a. FVC
  b. MIP
  c. MVV
  d. NIF

Question 2

Which of the following breathing patterns suggests respiratory muscle decompensation?
 
  a. Rapid and deep breaths
  b. Rapid and shallow breaths
  c. Slow and shallow breaths
  d. Slow and deep breaths


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morganmarie791

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

ANS: C
A measure used to assess respiratory muscle reserve, endurance, or fatigue is MVV.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
When muscular strength is limited, patients tend to meet minute ventilation (E) requirements by increasing frequency (f) while decreasing tidal volume (VT).


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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