Describe how the respiratory pump works

What will be an ideal response?


The correct answer should include the following key points:
*The movement of the diaphragm creates pressure changes within the thorax and abdomen. This produces a pressure gradient that pushes venous fluid back toward the heart.

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The pitot tube blade should be ___ to the outlet

A. parallel B. vertical C. horizontal D. perpendicular

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A patient has been diagnosed with incurable lung cancer and it is determined that death is imminent. What type of care would best serve this patient?

A. curative B. experimental C. hospitalization D. homeopathic E. palliative

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Disability refers to both physical or mental impairments.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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