The Sound of Gurgling Associated with Breathing Usually Indicates

question 8

Multiple Choice

The sound of gurgling associated with breathing usually indicates:

• A) foreign body obstruction of the upper airway.
• B) fluid in the upper airway.
• C) thick mucus in the lower airways.
• D) constriction of the bronchioles.

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Milligram

A unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a gram, used in the metric system.

Microgram

A unit of mass in the metric system, equal to one-millionth of a gram.

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A unit of volume in the metric system, equal to one thousandth of a liter or about 0.0338 fluid ounces.

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