At what point are the peripheral chemoreceptors suppressed?

a. PaCO2 below 60 mmHg c. PaCO2 below 30 mm Hg
b. PaO2 below 30 mm Hg d. PaO2 below 60 mmHg


b. PaO2 below 30 mm Hg

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Quality in the practice of respiratory care encompasses which of the following?

1. Personnel performing care 2. Equipment used 3. Method or manner in which care is provided 4. Level of experience of respiratory care providers a. 1 and 2 only b. 3 only c. 1, 3, and 4 only d. 1, 2, 3, and 4

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The respiratory symptoms of lung cancer include a cough that worsens over time and ______, or coughing up blood. 

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What is the function of the fallopian tubes?

a.) connect both ovaries together b.) supply blood to the uterine lining c.) produce progesterone and estrogen d.) transport a mature egg to the uterus

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A newborn infant will usually begin breathing spontaneously within _______ seconds following birth.

A. 3 to 5 B. 5 to 10 C. 15 to 30 D. 30 to 60

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