Since PCV provides a constant pressure, it delivers more stable _______________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
tidal volumes
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Select the next best test to run given the following PTT results on a patient's plasma:
Initial PTT: 75 seconds Immediate 1:1 mix with normal plasma: 38 seconds Incubated 1:1 mix with normal plasma: 36 seconds a. Dilute Russell's viper venom time b. Factor assays c. Factor V Leiden d. Bethesda titer
Dantrolene is used to treat malignant __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A home care patient calls in the middle of the night and reports that the oxygen supply tubing will not stay attached to her transtracheal catheter. The flow rate to the transtracheal catheter is set at 0.5 L/min. The patient has attempted to flush the catheter with saline and push a cleaning rod through it without success. The respiratory therapist should instruct the patient to
A. tape the connection securely. B. increase the flow to the catheter. C. decrease the flow to the catheter. D. switch to a nasal cannula.
What is the term for the movement of gas molecules from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure?
a. dispersion c. diffusion b. ventilation d. osmosis