Which clinical measurement is used to evaluate the elastic forces of the lungs?

A. elastance
B. lung compliance
C. surface tension
D. airway resistance


Answer: B

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A. Immediately after the injury has occurred B. After the swelling has gone down after an acute injury C. When the athlete feels comfortable enough to begin rehabilitation D. When the athlete is strong enough to do exercises

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Which of the following factors causes SpO2 measures higher than actual SaO2 when using pulse oximetry?

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Solve (+7) - (-3) =

A. +4 B. -4 C. -10 D. +10

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