NREMT Paramedic

Category - Medical

Slowed respiration rates can be indicative of each choice below except one. Which of the choices below is not indicated by a slowed respiration rate?
  1. Shock
  2. Chest injury
  3. Head injury
  4. Stroke
Explanation
Answer: A - Slowed respirations can be indicative of chest injury, head injury, stroke, or certain drugs, but not an indication of shock. Patients in shock tend to have rapid but shallow respirations.
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