Increased metabolic rate due to exercise is because
a.
the body uses more calories for everyday activities
b.
toxins are removed from the body more quickly
c.
blood is better able to fight infection
d.
people with a lower metabolic rate have a higher risk of cancer
select the best answer from the choices provided.
a
b
c
d

20 times a minute is usually the average respritory rate of an adult. additionally the patient is breathing on his own, is clearly maintaining his airway, and is intaking a sufficient amount of air. you shouldn't use a bag valve mask, cpap, or other form of positive pressure ventilation, unless the patient has lost control of his airway, and is not breathing (apneic) or has rapid breathing or slow and shallow respirations. this patient would most likely and should be put on an non-rebreather mask or nrb attached to 100% high flow oxygen at 15 l/min. don't use a nasal cannula, as the amount of oxygen it provides is limited with a rate of 6 l/min.