SCI 451Final Exam Questions with correct answers

SCI 451Final Exam Questions with correct answers Purdue University SCI 451Final Exam Questions with correct answers  Question 1 1 out of 1 points A 60-year-old female with emphysema is having difficulty expiring a given volume of air. When giving report, the nurse will relay that the patient is most likely experiencing _____ pulmonary disease. Selected Answer: b. Obstructive Correct Answer: b. Obstructive  Question 2 1 out of 1 points A newborn has respiratory distress syndrome. When obtaining the patient’s history, which of the following is the most important predisposing factor for this condition? Selected Answer: c. Premature birth Correct Answer: c. Premature birth  Question 3 1 out of 1 points A 57-year-old male presents with cough, sputum production, dyspnea, and decreased lung volume. He is diagnosed with pneumoconiosis. When taking the patient’s history, which finding is the most probable cause of his illness? Selected Answer: a. Inhalation of silica, asbestos, mica Correct Answer: a. Inhalation of silica, asbestos, mica  Question 4 1 out of 1 points A 28-year-old male reports to his primary care provider that he has had a cold for a week and is coughing up bloody secretions. When giving report, what term should the nurse use to describe this condition? Selected Answer: d.Hemoptysis Correct Answer: d. Hemoptysis  Question 5 1 out of 1 points A 20-year-old male is in acute pain. An arterial blood gas reveals decreased carbon dioxide (CO2) levels. Which of the following does the nurse suspect is the most likely cause? Selected Answer: a. Hyperventilation Correct Answer: a. Hyperventilation  Question 6 1 out of 1 points A 45-year-old male undergoes lung transplantation. He now suffers from airway occlusion secondary to fibrosis. Which diagnosis will the nurse see on the chart? Selected Answer: d. Bronchiolitis obliterans Correct Answer: d. Bronchiolitis obliterans  Question 7 1 out of 1 points While planning care for a child with asthma, which of the following is characteristic of asthma? Selected Answer: b. Prolonged expirations Correct Answer: b. Prolonged expirations  Question 8 1 out of 1 points Which of the following shows a correct cause and effect sequence in the development of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)? Selected Answer: b. Alveolocapillary membrane injury causing a massive inflammatory response Correct Answer: b. Alveolocapillary membrane injury causing a massive inflammatory response   Question 9 1 out of 1 points A young patient is admitted to the pediatric unit with cystic fibrosis (CF) exacerbation. The nurse monitors the patient closely because the main cause of death in a child with CF is:Selected Answer: c. Respiratory failure Correct Answer: c. Respiratory failure  Question 10 1 out of 1 points A 10-year-old male is brought to the ER with prolonged bronchospasm and severe hypoxemia. The most likely diagnosis on the chart is: Selected Answer: c. Status asthmaticus Correct Answer: c. Status asthmaticus  Question 11 1 out of 1 points A 42-year-old female presents with dyspnea; rapid, shallow breathing; inspiratory crackles; decreased lung compliance; and hypoxemia. Tests reveal a fulminant form of respiratory failure characterized by acute lung inflammation and diffuse alveolocapillary injury. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis the nurse will observe on the chart? Selected Answer: a. Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) Correct Answer: a. Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)  Question 12 1 out of 1 points A 6-month-old female presents with rhinorrhea, cough, poor feeding, lethargy, and fever. She is diagnosed with bronchiolitis. Which of the following will the nurse most likely observe on the culture report? Selected Answer: c. Respiratory syncytial virus Correct Answer: c. Respiratory syncytial virus  Question 13 1 out of 1 points A 60-year-old female with a 25-year history of smoking is diagnosed with emphysema. She has an increased anterior-posterior chest diameter. The nurse attributes this finding to: Selected Answer: a. Air trapping Correct Answer: a. Air trapping  Question 141 out of 1 points Individuals with a recent diagnosis of emphysema should be assessed for which most common presenting factor? Selected Answer: c. Dyspnea Correct Answer: c. Dyspnea  Question 15 1 out of 1 points A 50-year-old male with a 30-year history of smoking was diagnosed with lung cancer. He was previously exposed to air pollution, asbestos, and radiation at his job. Which of the following should the nurse realize had the greatest impact on the development of his cancer? Selected Answer: b. Cigarette smoke Correct Answer: b. Cigarette smoke  Question 16 1 out of 1 points An 80-year-old female develops pneumonia in the hospital. She becomes cyanotic, tachycardic, and develops a fever and cough. Chest x-ray reveals pus in the pleural space. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis documented on the chart? Selected Answer: a. Empyema Correct Answer: a. Empyema  Question 17 1 out of 1 points A 7-month-old male presents with cystic fibrosis (CF) accompanied by failure to thrive and frequent, loose, and oily stools. Sweat testing reveals increased chloride. Which of the following should the nurse observe for that would accompany this disease? Selected Answer: b. A thick mucus Correct Answer: b. A thick mucus  Question 18 1 out of 1 points A 15-year-old female is diagnosed with restrictive lung disease caused by fibrosis. The patient had a pulmonary functions test. Which of the following findings is expected? Selected Answer: d. Decreased functional residual capacityCorrect Answer: d. Decreased functional residual capacity  Question 19 1 out of 1 points A 25-year-old male presents with chronic bronchitis of 5 months’ duration. When obtaining the patient’s history, which of the following findings is most likely to cause this condition? Selected Answer: c. Cigarette smoke Correct Answer: c. Cigarette smoke  Question 20 1 out of 1 points A 2-week-old female presents with fever, cough, respiratory distress, and empyema. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis the nurse will observe on the chart? Selected Answer: c. Staphylococcal pneumonia Correct Answer: c. Staphylococcal pneumonia  Question 21 0 out of 1 points A 53-year-old male with a 20-year history of smoking is diagnosed with emphysema. When the nurse is asked what causes this, what is the nurse’s best response? Changes in his lungs are caused by: Selected Answer: b. Destruction of alveolar wall Correct Answer: c. Obstruction to heart tissue  Question 22 1 out of 1 points A 65-year-old male recently had a cerebrovascular accident that resulted in dysphagia. He now has aspiration of gastric contents. The nurse assesses the patient for which complication? Selected Answer: a. Pneumonia Correct Answer: a. Pneumonia  Question 23 1 out of 1 points A 42-year-old male was involved in a motor vehicle accident during which he suffered a severe head injury. He died shortly after the accident from loss of respiration. The nurse suspects the area of the brain most likely involved is the:Selected Answer: d. Brainstem Correct Answer: d. Brainstem  Question 24 1 out of 1 points While reviewing lab results, to help confirm a diagnosis of cystic fibrosis in a 1-year-old child which substance will be present in the child’s sweat? Selected Answer: b. Sodium chloride Correct Answer: b. Sodium chloride  Question 25 1 out of 1 points A nurse is preparing to teach the staff about asthma. Which information should the nurse include? Airway hyper-responsiveness in asthma is related to: Selected Answer: c. Exposure to an allergen causing mast cell degranulation Correct Answer: c. Exposure to an allergen causing mast cell degranulation  Question 26 1 out of 1 points A 30-year-old female received a severe head injury in a motor vehicle accident. She is now experiencing respiratory abnormalities characterized by alternating periods of deep and shallow breathing with periods of apnea. What term should the nurse use when charting this condition? Selected Answer: a. Cheyne-Stokes Correct Answer: a. Cheyne-Stokes  Question 27 1 out of 1 points A 30-year-old male is involved in a motor vehicle accident and sustains trauma to the lungs and chest wall. He experiences respiratory failure. Which of the following lab values would the nurse expect? Selected Answer: b. Elevated PaCO2 Correct Answer: b. Elevated PaCO2  Question 281 out of 1 points When the nurse is asked what causes asthma, how should the nurse respond? Asthma is thought to be caused by: Selected Answer: d. Interactions between genetic and environmental factors Correct Answer: d. Interactions between genetic and environmental factors  Question 29 1 out of 1 points An 11-year-old female presents with a low-grade fever and cough. She is diagnosed with atypical pneumonia. What type of pneumonia does the nurse suspect the patient is experiencing? Selected Answer: c. Mycoplasma pneumonia Correct Answer: c. Mycoplasma pneumonia  Question 30 1 out of 1 points A 14-year-old male is experiencing an asthma exacerbation. When reviewing the lab results, which of the following cells in the submucosa promote this inflammatory response and will be elevated? Selected Answer: b. Eosinophils Correct Answer: b. Eosinophils NURS-6501N-3,Advanced Pathophysiology.2016 Fall Qtr 08/29-11/20-PT27 Question 1 1 out of 1 points A 20-year-old male is in acute pain. An arterial blood gas reveals decreased carbon dioxide (CO2) levels. Which of the following does the nurse suspect is the most likely cause?Selected Answer: a. Hyperventilation Correct Answer: a. Hyperventilation Question 2 1 out of 1 points A 30-year-old male is involved in a motor vehicle accident and sustains trauma to the lungs and chest wall. He experiences respiratory failure. Which of the following lab values would the nurse expect? Selected Answer: b. Elevated PaCO2 Correct Answer: b. Elevated PaCO2 Question 3 1 out of 1 points A 65-year-old male recently had a cerebrovascular accident that resulted in dysphagia. He now has aspiration of gastric contents. The nurse assesses the patient for which complication? Selected Answer: a. Pneumonia Correct Answer: a. Pneumonia Question 4 1 out of 1 points A nurse is preparing to teach the staff about asthma. Which information should the nurse include? Airway obstruction contributing to increased airflow resistance and hypoventilation in asthma iscaused by: Selected Answer: c. Mucus secretion, bronchoconstriction, and airway edema Correct Answer: c. Mucus secretion, bronchoconstriction, and airway edema Question 5 1 out of 1 points A 65-year-old female with emphysema presents to the ER for difficulty breathing. Physical exam reveals bluish skin and mucous membranes. How should the nurse chart this condition? Patient has: Selected Answer: a. Cyanosis Correct Answer: a. Cyanosis Question 6 1 out of 1 points A 50-year-old diabetic male did not take his medication and is now in metabolic acidosis. He is experiencing Kussmaul respirations. What type of breathing will the nurse observe upon assessment? Selected Answer: b. A slightly increased ventilatory rate, large tidal volumes, and no expiratory pause Correct Answer: b. A slightly increased ventilatory rate, large tidal volumes, and no expiratory pause Question 7 1 out of 1 pointsA geneticist is discussing cystic fibrosis (CF). Which information should be included? CF is an _____ disease. Selected Answer: a. Autosomal recessive Correct Answer: a. Autosomal recessive Question 8 1 out of 1 points A 28-year-old male reports to his primary care provider that he has had a cold for a week and is coughing up bloody secretions. When giving report, what term should the nurse use to describe this condition? Selected Answer: d. Hemoptysis Correct Answer: d. Hemoptysis Question 9 1 out of 1 points When the nurse observes a diagnosis of nosocomial pneumonia, the patient generally acquires this pneumonia: Selected Answer: c. During hospitalization Correct Answer: c. During hospitalization Question 10 1 out of 1 pointsA 42-year-old male was involved in a motor vehicle accident during which he suffered a severe head injury. He died shortly after the accident from loss of respiration. The nurse suspects the area of the brain most likely involved is the: Selected Answer: d. Brainstem Correct Answer: d. Brainstem Question 11 1 out of 1 points A 6-month-old female presents with rhinorrhea, cough, poor feeding, lethargy, and fever. She is diagnosed with bronchiolitis. Which of the following will the nurse most likely observe on the culture report? Selected Answer: c. Respiratory syncytial virus Correct Answer: c. Respiratory syncytial virus Question 12 1 out of 1 points An 11-year-old female presents with a low-grade fever and cough. She is diagnosed with atypical pneumonia. What type of pneumonia does the nurse suspect the patient is experiencing? Selected Answer: c. Mycoplasma pneumonia Correct Answer: c. Mycoplasma pneumonia Question 131 out of 1 points A 25-year-old male presents with chronic bronchitis of 5 months’ duration. Which of the following is the most significant concern for the nurse to monitor in this patient? Selected Answer: d. Recurrent pulmonary infections Correct Answer: d. Recurrent pulmonary infections Question 14 1 out of 1 points A 42-year-old female presents with dyspnea; rapid, shallow breathing; inspiratory crackles; decreased lung compliance; and hypoxemia. Tests reveal a fulminant form of respiratory failure characterized by acute lung inflammation and diffuse alveolocapillary injury. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis the nurse will observe on the chart? Selected Answer: a. Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) Correct Answer: a. Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) Question 15 1 out of 1 points A 10-year-old female develops pneumonia. Physical exam reveals subcostal and intercostal retractions. She reports that breathing is difficult and she feels she cannot get enough air. What term should the nurse use to document this condition? Selected Answer: b. Dyspnea Correct Answer: b.Dyspnea Question 16 1 out of 1 points A 45-year-old male undergoes lung transplantation. He now suffers from airway occlusion secondary to fibrosis. Which diagnosis will the nurse see on the chart? Selected Answer: d. Bronchiolitis obliterans Correct Answer: d. Bronchiolitis obliterans Question 17 1 out of 1 points A nurse is reviewing the results of an ABG and finds reduced oxygenation of arterial blood. What term should the nurse use to describe this condition? Selected Answer: c. Hypoxemia Correct Answer: c. Hypoxemia Question 18 1 out of 1 points A 25-year-old male presents with chronic bronchitis of 5 months’ duration. When obtaining the patient’s history, which of the following findings is most likely to cause this condition? Selected Answer: c. Cigarette smokeCorrect Answer: c. Cigarette smoke Question 19 1 out of 1 points A 53-year-old male with a 20-year history of smoking is diagnosed with emphysema. When a staff member asks why the patient’s airways are obstructed, how should the nurse respond? The airways are obstructed because of: Selected Answer: b. Loss of elastic recoil Correct Answer: b. Loss of elastic recoil Question 20 1 out of 1 points A nurse is preparing to teach the staff about asthma. Which information should the nurse include? Airway hyper-responsiveness in asthma is related to: Selected Answer: c. Exposure to an allergen causing mast cell degranulation Correct Answer: c. Exposure to an allergen causing mast cell degranulation Question 21 1 out of 1 points Individuals with a recent diagnosis of emphysema should be assessed for which most common presenting factor? Selected Answer: c.Dyspnea Correct Answer: c. Dyspnea Question 22 0 out of 1 points When the pulmonologist discusses the condition in which a series of alveoli in the left lower lobe receive adequate ventilation but do not have adequate perfusion, which statement indicates the nurse understands this condition? When this occurs in a patient it is called: Selected Answer: c. A low ventilation-perfusion ratio Correct Answer: b. Alveolar dead space Question 23 1 out of 1 points A 9-year-old male contracted influenza. Which of the following complications is of greatest concern to the nurse? Selected Answer: b. Bronchiolitis obliterans Correct Answer: b. Bronchiolitis obliterans Question 24 1 out of 1 points A nurse is teaching staff about pulmonary edema. Which information should the nurse include? The most common cause of pulmonary edema is:Selected Answer: b. Left heart failure Correct Answer: b. Left heart failure Question 25 1 out of 1 points A 14-year-old male is experiencing an asthma exacerbation. When reviewing the lab results, which of the following cells in the submucosa promote this inflammatory response and will be elevated? Selected Answer: b. Eosinophils Correct Answer: b. Eosinophils Question 26 1 out of 1 points A 60-year-old female with a 25-year history of smoking is diagnosed with emphysema. She has an increased anterior-posterior chest diameter. The nurse attributes this finding to: Selected Answer: a. Air trapping Correct Answer: a. Air trapping Question 27 1 out of 1 points A 22-year-old female presents with chronic bronchitis. Tests reveal closure of the airway during expiration. While planning care, a nurse recalls this condition is most likely caused by:Selected Answer: a. Thick mucus from hypertrophied glands Correct Answer: a. Thick mucus from hypertrophied glands Question 28 0 out of 1 points A 53-year-old male with a 20-year history of smoking is diagnosed with emphysema. When the nurse is asked what causes this, what is the nurse’s best response? Changes in his lungs are caused by: Selected Answer: b. Destruction of alveolar wall Correct Answer: c. Obstruction to heart tissue Question 29 1 out of 1 points A 15-year-old female is diagnosed with restrictive lung disease caused by fibrosis. The patient had a pulmonary functions test. Which of the following findings is expected? Selected Answer: d. Decreased functional residual capacity Correct Answer: d. Decreased functional residual capacity Question 30 0 out of 1 points While planning care for a child with asthma, which of the following is characteristic of asthma?Selected Answer: c. Air trapping Correct Answer: b. Prolonged expirations  Question 1 1 out of 1 points When the pulmonologist discusses the condition in which a series of alveoli in the left lower lobe receive adequate ventilation but do not have adequate perfusion, which statement indicates the nurse understands this condition? When this occurs in a patient it is called: Selected Answer: b. Alveolar dead space Correct Answer: b. Alveolar dead space  Question 2 1 out of 1 points A 50-year-old male with a 30-year history of smoking was diagnosed with lung cancer. He was previously exposed to air pollution, asbestos, and radiation at his job. Which of the following should the nurse realize had the greatest impact on the development of his cancer? Selected Answer: b. Cigarette smoke Correct Answer: b. Cigarette smoke  Question 3 1 out of 1 points A 53-year-old male with a 20-year history of smoking is diagnosed with emphysema. When the nurse is asked what causes this, what is the nurse’s best response? Changes in his lungs are caused by: Selected Answer: c. Obstruction to heart tissue Correct Answer: c. Obstruction to heart tissue  Question 4 1 out of 1 points A 42-year-old female presents with dyspnea; rapid, shallow breathing; inspiratory crackles; decreased lung compliance; and hypoxemia. Tests reveal a fulminant form of respiratoryfailure characterized by acute lung inflammation and diffuse alveolocapillary injury. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis the nurse will observe on the chart? Selected Answer: a. Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) Correct Answer: a. Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)  Question 5 1 out of 1 points An 80-year-old female develops pneumonia in the hospital. She becomes cyanotic, tachycardic, and develops a fever and cough. Chest x-ray reveals pus in the pleural space. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis documented on the chart? Selected Answer: a. Empyema Correct Answer: a. Empyema  Question 6 1 out of 1 points A young patient is admitted to the pediatric unit with cystic fibrosis (CF) exacerbation. The nurse monitors the patient closely because the main cause of death in a child with CF is: Selected Answer: c. Respiratory failure Correct Answer: c. Respiratory failure  Question 7 1 out of 1 points A 65-year-old female with emphysema presents to the ER for difficulty breathing. Physical exam reveals bluish skin and mucous membranes. How should the nurse chart this condition? Patient has: Selected Answer: a. Cyanosis Correct Answer: a. Cyanosis  Question 8 1 out of 1 points A 42-year-old male was involved in a motor vehicle accident during which he suffered a severe head injury. He died shortly after the accident from loss of respiration. The nurse suspects the area of the brain most likely involved is the:Selected Answer: d. Brainstem Correct Answer: d. Brainstem  Question 9 1 out of 1 points A newborn has respiratory distress syndrome. When obtaining the patient’s history, which of the following is the most important predisposing factor for this condition? Selected Answer: c. Premature birth Correct Answer: c. Premature birth  Question 10 1 out of 1 points A 7-month-old male presents with cystic fibrosis (CF) accompanied by failure to thrive and frequent, loose, and oily stools. Sweat testing reveals increased chloride. Which of the following should the nurse observe for that would accompany this disease? Selected Answer: b. A thick mucus Correct Answer: b. A thick mucus  Question 11 1 out of 1 points Which patient would the nurse assess for paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea (PND)? A patient with: Selected Answer: c. Left ventricular failure Correct Answer: c. Left ventricular failure  Question 12 1 out of 1 points A 60-year-old female with a 25-year history of smoking is diagnosed with emphysema. She has an increased anterior-posterior chest diameter. The nurse attributes this finding to: Selected Answer: a. Air trapping Correct Answer: a.Air trapping  Question 13 1 out of 1 points A 13-year-old female is diagnosed with asthma. Which of the following should the nurse teach the patient to recognize as part of an asthmatic attack? Selected Answer: c. Wheezing Correct Answer: c. Wheezing  Question 14 1 out of 1 points A nurse is preparing to teach the staff about asthma. Which information should the nurse include? Airway hyper-responsiveness in asthma is related to: Selected Answer: c. Exposure to an allergen causing mast cell degranulation Correct Answer: c. Exposure to an allergen causing mast cell degranulation  Question 15 1 out of 1 points A 65-year-old male recently had a cerebrovascular accident that resulted in dysphagia. He now has aspiration of gastric contents. The nurse assesses the patient for which complication? Selected Answer: a. Pneumonia Correct Answer: a. Pneumonia  Question 16 1 out of 1 points Individuals with a recent diagnosis of emphysema should be assessed for which most common presenting factor? Selected Answer: c. Dyspnea Correct Answer: c. Dyspnea  Question 17 1 out of 1 points A geneticist is discussing cystic fibrosis (CF). Which information should be included? CF is an _____ disease.Selected Answer: a. Autosomal recessive Correct Answer: a. Autosomal recessive  Question 18 1 out of 1 points A 10-year-old female develops pneumonia. Physical exam reveals subcostal and intercostal retractions. She reports that breathing is difficult and she feels she cannot get enough air. What term should the nurse use to document this condition? Selected Answer: b. Dyspnea Correct Answer: b. Dyspnea  Question 19 1 out of 1 points A 50-year-old male presents with hypotension, hypoxemia, and tracheal deviation to the left. Tests reveal that the air pressure in the pleural cavity exceeds barometric pressure in the atmosphere. Based upon these assessment findings, what does the nurse suspect the patient is experiencing? Selected Answer: b. Tension pneumothorax Correct Answer: b. Tension pneumothorax  Question 20 1 out of 1 points A nurse recalls asthma is classified by: Selected Answer: b. Clinical severity Correct Answer: b. Clinical severity  Question 21 1 out of 1 points A 25-year-old male presents with chronic bronchitis of 5 months’ duration. When obtaining the patient’s history, which of the following findings is most likely to cause this condition? Selected Answer: c. Cigarette smokeCorrect Answer: c. Cigarette smoke  Question 22 1 out of 1 points A 30-year-old male is involved in a motor vehicle accident and sustains trauma to the lungs and chest wall. He experiences respiratory failure. Which of the following lab values would the nurse expect? Selected Answer: b. Elevated PaCO2 Correct Answer: b. Elevated PaCO2  Question 23 1 out of 1 points A 9-year-old male contracted influenza. Which of the following complications is of greatest concern to the nurse? Selected Answer: b. Bronchiolitis obliterans Correct Answer: b. Bronchiolitis obliterans  Question 24 1 out of 1 points While reviewing lab results, to help confirm a diagnosis of cystic fibrosis in a 1-year-old child which substance will be present in the child’s sweat? Selected Answer: b. Sodium chloride Correct Answer: b. Sodium chloride  Question 25 1 out of 1 points A nurse is preparing to teach the staff about asthma. Which information should the nurse include? Airway obstruction contributing to increased airflow resistance and hypoventilation in asthma is caused by: Selected Answer: c. Mucus secretion, bronchoconstriction, and airway edema Correct Answer: c. Mucus secretion, bronchoconstriction, and airway edema  Question 261 out of 1 points A 53-year-old male with a 20-year history of smoking is diagnosed with emphysema. When a staff member asks why the patient’s airways are obstructed, how should the nurse respond? The airways are obstructed because of: Selected Answer: b. Loss of elastic recoil Correct Answer: b. Loss of elastic recoil  Question 27 1 out of 1 points Which of the following shows a correct cause and effect sequence in the development of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)? Selected Answer: b. Alveolocapillary membrane injury causing a massive inflammatory response Correct Answer: b. Alveolocapillary membrane injury causing a massive inflammatory response  Question 28 1 out of 1 points A 6-month-old female presents with rhinorrhea, cough, poor feeding, lethargy, and fever. She is diagnosed with bronchiolitis. Which of the following will the nurse most likely observe on the culture report? Selected Answer: c. Respiratory syncytial virus Correct Answer: c. Respiratory syncytial virus  Question 29 1 out of 1 points While planning care for a child with asthma, which of the following is characteristic of asthma? Selected Answer: b. Prolonged expirations Correct Answer: b. Prolonged expirations  Question 30 1 out of 1 points A 20-year-old male is in acute pain. An arterial blood gas reveals decreased carbon dioxide(CO2) levels. Which of the following does the nurse suspect is the most likely cause? Selected Answer: a. Hyperventilation Correct Answer: a. Hyperventilation Thursday, October 5, 2017 8:59:05 PM EDT