Which of the following are true of fine inspiratory crackles?1. Occur in patients who have recently had abdominal surgery.2. They generally indicate alveolar collapse.3. They are affected by coughing or positional change.

You observe a patient’s breathing pattern as very irregular and interspersed with long periods of apnea. Which of the following breathing patterns most likely describes this problem?

The following are common causes of an increase in the drive to breathe, increasing the sensation of breathlessness, except?

While percussing a patient’s chest wall, you note an area that produces a decreased resonance to percussion. Which of the following are potential causes of this finding?

What is the purpose of an expiratory bacteria filter on a ventilator circuit?

The _____ is adolescents’ belief that others are as interested in them as they themselves are, as well as attention-getting behavior—attempts to be noticed, visible, and “on stage.”

“I know I can handle the car at high speeds much better than others can,” says 18-year-old Jake. This reflects the tendency of adolescents to engage in:

The _____, where fibers connect the brain’s left and right hemispheres, thickens in adolescence, and this improves adolescents’ ability to process information.

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs):

Who is MOST likely to smoke, drink alcohol, be depressed, develop an eating disorder, and engage in early sexual experiences?