Which of the following best describes a "lost" P wave?

A) One that can't be counted because it happens too quickly.
B) One that is visible but highly irregular.
C) One that is obscured because it falls on other waves.
D) One that is there one minute but gone the next.


Answer: C

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A) Above and beyond actual damages B) In lieu of nominal damages C) To make the plaintiff whole D) Without proof of outrageous behavior

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A patient on VC, SIMV with a VT of 500 mL has a PIP of 25 cm H2O, Pplat of 15 cm H2O and PEEP of 5 cm H2O. What is the patient's static lung compliance

A. 25 mL/cm H2O B. 35 mL/cm H2O C. 45 mL/cm H2O D. 50 mL/cm H2O

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