You arrive at the scene of en elderly women who has fallen and injured her ribs. She is breathing very rapidly at a rate of 40 and shallow.
How is this a serious life threat.
A . She is inhaling to much oxygen
B . Her minute volume may be diminished
C . Her minute volume may is excessive
D . She has exceeded her dead space
Answer: C
Explanation:
In her current state the patient may not be moving enough for adequate tissue perfusion