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which is a characteristic of muscle weakness? correct answers Seesaw breathing which of the following is true about airway resistance correct answers when airway resistance increases, work of breathing increases during spontaneous breathing what are the inspiratory muscles attempting to do correct answers increase intrathoracic volume, resulting in decreased intrathoracic pressure. why may excessive ventilation during CPR be harmful? correct answers Increases intrathoracic pressure Impedes venous return what should you do if you cannot achieve effective ventilation with a bag mask device correct answers Reposition the airway Verify the mask size Hypoxemia is defined as oxygen saturation less than correct answers 94% What happens to the arterial oxygen level in a child with severe anemia? correct answers May increase when dissolved oxygen is increased Which is true of increased carbon dioxdie tension in arterial blood? correct answers May be caused by disordered control of breathing Which of the following statements about respiratory failure is true? correct answers May occur without signs of respiratory distress which is most likely to be present in a child who has respiratory distress correct answers Ability to maintain a patent airway