Which of the following is the weakest of all the intercostal muscles?

True or False: Sympathetic Nerve Fibers control bronchoconstriction of the airways

You are a Respiratory Therapist working in the ICU and decide to check on Mr. Smith in room 2. When you enter Mr. Smith’s room, you immediately notice that Mr. Smith is diaphoretic and exhibiting signs of respiratory distress. You decide to perform a Respiratory Assessment and the results of the assessment are listed below.HR=140 bpmRespiratory Rate=38 breaths/minSpO2=85% on Room AirBlood Pressure=70/50Breath Sounds: Right Lung-Diminished and Left Lung-ClearPalpation of Trachea: Trachea is deviated to left sidePercussion: Right Lung-Hyperresonnant and Left Lung-ResonantChest X-Ray: Increased radiolucency of right lung.Based on your respiratory assessment, what can you assume is going on with your patient and how would you treat the issue?

Which of the following is considered the principle muscle of ventilation?

True or False: The Phrenic Nerve is located at C3-C5 of the spinal column.

The majority of the ribs connect to what segment of the sternum?

Which of the following is defined as a triangular depression found on the medial aspect of each lung. It’s also described as the passageway through which the arteries, veins, and main bronchi enter the lungs.  

Which of the following is described as the most inferior aspect of the sternum?

Instructions: You have 90 minutes to complete this question. Your response should demonstrate understanding of the theoretical positions (Roiphe, Pineau, Dixon), apply key frameworks from the course, and defend your own position with careful reasoning. Aim for 600-900 words total.

49. Which finding is characteristic of hypoxemic respiratory failure? Select all that apply.