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deesands

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on: Jul 16, 2018
A patient recovering from anesthesia after abdominal surgery is having difficulty developing an effective cough. Which of the following phases of the cough reflex are primarily affected in this patient?
 
  a. Irritation
  b. Inspiration
  c. Compression
  d. Expulsion

Question 2

Which of the following occur(s) during the compression phase of a cough? 1. Expiratory muscle contraction 2. Opening of the glottis 3. Rapid drop in alveolar pressure
 
  a. 1 and 2 only
  b. 2 and 3 only
  c. 1 and 3 only
  d. 1 only


alvinum

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

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
During the third or compression phase, reflex nerve impulses cause glottic closure and a forceful contraction of the expiratory muscles.


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