A ____ is a phospholipid that reduces surface tension in the alveoli of the lungs.
A. chelator
B. surfactant
C. lipid
D. solvent
Answer: B
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The report required by many employer and educational institutions that lists legal misconduct is a ____________________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Flash pasteurization exposes equipment to which of the following?
a. Water bath at 72° C for 15 minutes c. Moist heat at 72° C for 15 minutes b. Water bath at 63° C for 30 minutes d. Moist heat at 72° C for 15 seconds
While mechanically ventilating a patient who has obstructive airway disease, the therapist observes the patient contracting his inspiratory muscles, but notices no ventilator activity. The flow-time scalar indicates that the expiratory flow returns to baseline before the next inspiration begins. What should the therapist do at this time?
A. Add 2 to 5 cm H2O of extrinsic PEEP, and evaluate the patient's response. B. Increase the inspiratory flow, and observe the patient's reaction. C. Increase the delivered tidal volume, and assess how the patient reacts. D. Sedate and paralyze the patient to gain control of the mechanical ventilation.
It is important that the compliance plan includes a secure process for employees, vendors, and patients to report ________ without fear of repercussions
a. compliant activities b. technical glitches c. alleged violations d. excellent service