Question

A patient with ___________ may appear to be in respiratory arrest, even though he or she is breathing.

a. a massive stroke
b. vomitus in the mouth
c. hypothermia
d. severe blood loss

Answer 1

A patient with hypothermia may appear to be in respiratory arrest, even though he or she is breathing.
Hypothermia occurs when a body loses heat faster than it can produce heat. It usually occurs in a cold that results in lowering the body temperature.