Rate, Volume, Pitch, and Stress Refer to the Vocal Aspects

question 7

Multiple Choice

Rate, volume, pitch, and stress refer to the vocal aspects of nonverbal communication known as ________.

• A) paralinguistics
• B) illustrators
• C) phonemes
• D) haptics

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Definitions:

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure

A treatment method using mild air pressure to keep the airways open, usually for people with breathing problems during sleep.

Expiratory Pressure

The pressure in the airways of the lungs during expiration, critical in respiratory care and ventilation settings.

Bi-Level Positive Airway Pressure

A type of respiratory support that provides two levels of pressure, higher during inhalation and lower during exhalation, to assist in breathing.

Arterial Blood Gas

A test that measures the oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in arterial blood, assessing lung function.