Successful weaning is less likely when a patient's work of breathing exceeds what level?
a. 4 J/min
b. 8 J/min
c. 12 J/min
d. 16 J/min
ANS: D
Successful weaning has been found to be less likely among patients with spontaneous work levels greater than 1.6 kg/m/min (16 J/min) or 0.14 kg/m/L (1.4 J/L).
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a. Stridor b. Cyanosis c. Hypoventilation d. Hyperventilation
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a. a broad costal insertion on the inside of the posterior costal arch and floating ribs, a small insertion on the xiphoid process, and two long tendons called crura that insert along the vertebral bodies of the 2nd and 3rd lumbar vertebrae. b. a broad costal insertion on the inside of the anterior costal arch and lower seven ribs, a small insertion on the xiphoid process, and two long tendons called crura that insert along the vertebral bodies of the 4th and 5th lumbar vertebrae. c. a narrow costal insertion on the bottom of the anterior costal arch and 7th rib, a small insertion on the coracoid process, and two long tendons called crura that insert along the vertebral bodies of the 2nd and 3rd lumbar vertebrae. d. a broad costal insertion on the inside of the anterior costal arch and lower seven ribs, a small insertion on the xiphoid process, and two long tendons called crura that insert along the vertebral bodies of the 2nd and 3rd lumbar vertebrae.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The generic name for Tenormin is:
A) furosemide B) chlorothiazide C) atenolol D) captopril