Veterinary Technician

Category - Critical Care

What is a sign of paradoxical respiration?
  1. Abducted elbows and lifted head
  2. Chest wall and abdominal wall moving asynchronously
  3. Extended neck and open mouth
  4. Short breaths with several seconds of pause in between each breath
Explanation
Answer: B - A sign of paradoxical respiration is when the chest wall and abdominal wall move asynchronously. This type of breathing can be indicative of a chest injury or other serious lung condition, and close attention should be paid to respiratory and cardiovascular signs.
Was this helpful? Upvote!
Login to contribute your own answer or details

Top questions

Related questions

Most popular on PracticeQuiz