A Patient with Atelectasis Is Ordered to Have IPPB Therapy

question 26

Multiple Choice

A patient with atelectasis is ordered to have IPPB therapy.The patient is recovering from a motor vehicle accident in which he suffered a concussion.During the therapy,the patient exhibits bulging around the eye orbits and his sensorium decreases.Which of the following could be happening to the patient?

• A) Increased intracranial pressure
• B) Tension pneumothorax
• C) Subcutaneous emphysema
• D) Decreased cardiac output

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Definitions:

Parallel Processing

The ability of the brain to simultaneously process incoming stimuli of differing quality, a concept used to explain how humans manage complex tasks.

Blindsight

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Parallel Processing

The ability of the brain to simultaneously process incoming stimuli of differing quality, a part of cognitive function that enables efficient multitasking.

Cocktail Party Effect

This describes the human ability to focus one's auditory attention on a particular stimulus while filtering out a range of other stimuli, as when listening to a single conversation in a crowded room.