Which of the Following Is a Forced Exhalation Against the Closed

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a forced exhalation against the closed rima glottidis as may occur during periods of straining while defecating?

• A)sobbing
• B)coughing
• C)crying
• D)hiccupping
• E)Valsalva maneuver

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Definitions:

Apical Pulse

The pulse felt at the apex of the heart or the point of maximum impulse, an indicator of the actual heartbeat rate.

Hypothermia

A medical condition characterized by a drop in body temperature below the normal range, requiring prompt medical intervention.

Narcotic Medication

Drugs that relieve pain, induce sleep, and can alter mood or behaviour, often with the potential for addiction and abuse.

Rectal Thermometer

A device used to measure body temperature via the rectum, providing a highly accurate reading.