Which of the following can cause pulmonary surfactant deficiency?

I. Pulmonary embolism
II. Pulmonary edema
III. Atelectasis
IV. ARDS
a. I, II, III, and IV c. I , II, and III only
b. II and III only d. II and IV only


a. I, II, III, and I

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a. Add positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP). b. Change the endotracheal tube (ET). c. Change to pressure-controlled continuous mandatory ventilation (PC-CMV). d. Administer a bronchodilator.

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The diluting fluid in the platelet Unopette reservoir is ____________________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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You are assembling equipment for a venipuncture and notice that the date on the needle's sterility label has passed. How should you proceed?

A. Use the needle because it has not yet been unsheathed. B. Discard the needle because its sterility is in question. C. Needle integrity is irrelevant to the blood draw. D. Use the needle because all of your needles display the same date.

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The veterinarian used a/an ________________ (instrument to visually examine a joint) to determine the cause of the dog's lameness

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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