Which of the following is an indicator of weaning failure?
A. decreasing VD/VT
B. increasing MIP
C. increasing f/VT
D. decreasing f
Answer: C
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The therapist is preparing to calculate the expiratory airway resistance of a mechanically ventilated patient. Based on the pressure-time scalar displayed here, which pressure or pressure gradient does the therapist need to use in the calculation?
A. "g" minus "h" B. "f" minus "g" C. "f" D. "g"
Digestive is an example of a(n) ________.
A. body part B. approach C. body system D. section
Composition 4 or C-4 consists of what components?
a. A mixture of 91% cyclonite, and 9% nonexplosive plasticizers. b. A mixture of 60% cyclonite, 40% trinitrotoluene, and 1% beeswax by mass c. A mixture of 91% cyclonite and 9% beeswax by mass d. Dynamite in a binding agent