Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 81%
Simulated
Breathing called the death rattle is characterized by
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A: Pooling of secretions. The death rattle is a gurgling sound produced during breathing in the dying process. It occurs due to secretions pooling in the throat as the muscles relax. Shallow breathing (B) and tachypnea (C) are not specific to the death rattle. Apnea (D) refers to the absence of breathing, which is different from the death rattle.