Critical Thinking

What is the normal range for heart rate (HR) as per the class norms?

• 50-60

• 60-100

• 80-90

• 70-75

What does Tachypnea refer to?

• Normal respiratory rate

• No breathing

• Lowered respiratory rate

• Elevated respiratory rate

Which muscle is not considered an accessory muscle of respiration?

• Biceps

• Pectoralis Major

• Intercostals

• Scalenes

What is the therapeutic objective for wheezing?

• Complete resuscitation

• Reverse bronchospasm

• Improve oxygenation

• Improve secretion removal

What does a PaC02 level lower than normal indicate?

• Hypoventilation

• Hypercapnia

• Hyperventilation

• Hypoxemia

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-7

What is considered a sign of severe respiratory distress?

• Tachycardia only

• Tachypnea and diaphoresis

• Usage of accessory muscles only

• All listed signs

What does Bradycardia mean?

• HR <50

• Normal RR

• Elevated RR

• HR >100

Which positioning is Reverse Trendelenberg?

• Lying flat on the back (prone)

  Feet elevated above the head at a 15–30° incline

• Lying flat on the back (supine),

  Feet elevated above the head at a 15–30° incline

• Lying flat on the back (supine),

  Head elevated above the feet at a 15–30° incline

• Lying flat on the back (prone)

  Feet elevated above the head at a 30–45° incline

What does the term 'Normocardia' imply?

• No heart rate

• Lowered heart rate

• Elevated heart rate

• Normal heart rate

What is the normal pH range for blood gases?

• 7.55-7.65

• 7.45-7.55

• 7.35-7.45

• 7.25-7.35