A Postoperative Patient Using Incentive Spirometry Complains of Dizziness and Numbness

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Multiple Choice

A postoperative patient using incentive spirometry complains of dizziness and numbness around the mouth after therapy sessions. What is the most likely cause of these symptoms?

• A)gastric insufflation
• B)hyperventilation
• C)pulmonary barotrauma
• D)respiratory acidosis

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Definitions:

Perceived Exertion Scale

A self-assessment tool used to measure the intensity of one's physical activity based on personal sensations of effort, breathlessness, and fatigue.

Exercise Intensity

The level of effort or exertion that an individual puts into physical activity, often categorized as low, moderate, or high.

Trimester

A term often used in pregnancy to divide the nine months into three periods of approximately three months each, for the purpose of tracking fetal development and maternal health.

Cardiorespiratory Fitness

The level at which the heart, lungs, and muscles work together during exercise for an extended period.