A Sound of 125 DB ______

question 56

Multiple Choice

A sound of 125 dB ______.

• A) is barely audible
• B) is typical of comfortable "background" music
• C) is painfully loud
• D) can rupture the eardrum

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Definitions:

Expectorant

A type of medication that helps clear mucus and other secretions from the airways, chest, and throat.

Shortness of Breath

A condition where an individual feels unable to draw a deep breath or feels suffocated.

Acute Respiratory Disease

A sudden onset of respiratory illness, such as pneumonia or acute bronchitis, characterized by symptoms like coughing and shortness of breath.

IC

Integrated Circuit, a set of electronic circuits on one small flat piece (or "chip") of semiconductor material, usually silicon.