MEDICINE MCQ
RESPIRATORY MEDICINE
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Question
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The normal respiratory rate for a child is ____ an adult.
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the same as
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faster than
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slower than
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twice the rate of
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Young children have significantly higher metabolic rates than adults, and therefore have a higher oxygen demand, which in turn results in higher respiratory rates.
Detailed explanation-2: -If Your Child Is Breathing Fast. If you have a baby or toddler, call 911 if: They’re less than 1 year old and takes more than 60 breaths a minute. They’re 1 to 5 years old and takes more than 40 breaths per minute.
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