Question

A young female is unconscious after intentionally ingesting a large amount of aspirin. You will MOST likely find her respirations:
a. slow and deep.
b. deep and rapid.
c. slow and shallow.
d. rapid and shallow.

Answer 1

Answer:

Deep and rapid.

Explanation:

Respiration may be defined as the process of exchange of gases between the atmosphere, alveoli and body tissue. Two important process of respiration are inspiration and expiration.

Aspirin drug may also effect the rate of respiration in the individual. The breathing rate get increased after taking the excess dose of aspirin. The increase in the breathing rate results in the rapid and deep breathing of the individual.

Thus, the correct answer is option (b).