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Kthamas

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What is the hallmark finding of diaphragm paralysis?
 
  a. Rapid and shallow breathing
  b. Weak cough
  c. Abdominal paradox
  d. Retractions

Question 2

What alteration in respiration is typically associated with stroke involving the cerebral cortex?
 
  a. Severe hypoxemia
  b. Respiratory acidosis
  c. Mild hyperventilation
  d. Sleep apnea



Edwyer

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Abdominal paradox (inward movement of the abdomen while the thorax expands) is the hall-mark of significant bilateral diaphragmatic weakness.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Stroke in these regions of the motor cortex can lead to obstructive sleep apnea or aspiration pneumonia as a result of the loss of bulbar muscle function.



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