_______________ is the term used to describe lung tissue injury or rupture that results from the shearing force of alveolar overdistention.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Barotrauma
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Most American fire departments offer some level of EMS service. EMS calls have consistently outpaced fire suppression calls over the past 20 years. In many jurisdictions, at least ______ percent of the calls are EMS calls
A. 50 B. 60 C. 70 D. 80
The _______________ is the innermost lining of the uterus, which is vascular with a rich blood supply and contains numerous tubular glands that secrete mucus.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The most beneficial part of using a horizontally-positioned upright DR detector for trauma cervical spine exams is the limited movement of the patient to obtain all of the projections.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
A 68 year-old patient with advanced emphysema is receiving oxygen by nasal cannula at 1 L/min. The physician has ordered that the patient's SpO2 be maintained at 90%. ABG on 1 L/min are pH 7.34, PaCO2 65 torr, PaO2 55 torr, HCO3 35 mEq/L. What should the respiratory therapist recommend FIRST?
A. Initiate NIPPV B. Titrate oxygen flow to the nasal cannula C. Change to a simple mask D. Change to a non-rebreather mask