Mrs.Patrick brings her husband into the clinic with respiratory difficulties.Which of the following findings indicate a partial upper airway obstruction?

A) Hyperventilation
B) Hypoventilation
C) Oxygen saturation of 92% on room air
D) Low-pitched snoring sound during inhalation

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Justin Kiaku · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  The low-pitched snoring sound during inhalation indicates partial upper airway obstruction as it suggests that air is having difficulty passing through the narrowed airway. The other options do not necessarily indicate a partial upper airway obstruction. Hyperventilation and oxygen saturation of 92% on room air could indicate other respiratory issues, while hypoventilation suggests a decrease in respiratory rate or depth, which could be caused by a variety of factors.

Mrs.Patrick brings her husband into the clinic with respiratory difficulties.Which of the following findings indicate a partial upper airway obstruction?

A) Hyperventilation
B) Hypoventilation
C) Oxygen saturation of 92% on room air
D) Low-pitched snoring sound during inhalation

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Mrs.Patrick brings her husband into the clinic with respiratory difficulties.Which of the following findings indicate a partial upper airway obstruction?A) HyperventilationB) HypoventilationC) Oxygen saturation of 92% on room airD) Low-pitched snoring sound during inhalation

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Mrs.Patrick brings her husband into the clinic with respiratory difficulties.Which of the following findings indicate a partial upper airway obstruction?

A) Hyperventilation
B) Hypoventilation
C) Oxygen saturation of 92% on room air
D) Low-pitched snoring sound during inhalation