Which statement about stomach acid (HCl) is true?
It helps kill bacteria
It activates the enzyme pepsin
It can burn the lining of the esophagus
All of these are true

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.

I'd say 8. i'd u don't so what u should u don't get what u want.

Yes, most genetic diseases can not be cured. usually it can be treated. just like hereditatary prostate and breast cancer. so may i know what the choices are? the choices could not be found in your question. : )