Any Patient with Difficulty Breathing Should Be Placed in a ____

question 23

Multiple Choice

Any patient with difficulty breathing should be placed in a ____ position to improve lung expansion.

• A) seated
• B) supine
• C) prone
• D) high-Fowler's

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Definitions:

Thalamus

A brain structure that acts as a relay station, processing and transmitting sensory information to the cerebral cortex.

Base of Skull

The bottom part of the skull, upon which the brain rests, consisting of several bones that form the cranial base and provide structural support.

Localization of Function

The concept that specific parts of the brain are responsible for specific psychological or physiological functions.

Phrenology

A now-discredited theory that suggested the shape and size of the skull could determine a person's personality and mental abilities.