To Obtain a Useful Evaluation of Pulmonary Function in a Patient

question 11

Multiple Choice

To obtain a useful evaluation of pulmonary function in a patient with asthma, you must administer the test when the patient

• A) has suffered a spasm in the bronchial tubes within the previous hour.
• B) is experiencing a bronchial spasm.
• C) has already been evaluated with chest radiographs.
• D) has taken medication to expand the bronchi.

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Definitions:

Pons

A part of the brain located above the medulla oblongata and below the midbrain, playing a crucial role in regulating breathing, communication between different parts of the brain, and sensations such as hearing, taste, and balance.

Forebrain

The anterior part of the brain, including the cerebrum and diencephalon, responsible for processing sensory information and controlling motor functions.

Tectum

A part of the brain located in the midbrain that plays a role in auditory and visual reflexes.

Basal Ganglia

A group of nuclei in the brain involved in coordinating movement, as well as aspects of learning and memory.