NREMT Paramedic

Category - Medical

The amount of air a person inhales and exhales during a single breath is called the:
  1. Tidal volume
  2. Total volume
  3. Expiratory reserve
  4. Residual volume
Explanation
Answer: A - Tidal volume is the amount of air a person inhales and exhales in a given breath. This is not a forceful inhalation or exhalation. When a patient has a decrease in tidal volume it will be seen as shallow or irregular respirations.
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