Normovolemic patients experience decreases in cardiac output above what level of PEEP?

a. 5 cm H2O
b. 8 cm H2O
c. 12 cm H2O
d. 15 cm H2O


ANS: D
Decreases in cardiac output can occur in normovolemic patients with levels of PEEP >15 cm H2O.

Health Professions

You might also like to view...

Inflammation of the heart muscle is called ________

a. myocarditis b. fasciitis c. arteriostenosis d. atherosclerosis

Health Professions

True or false (circle one). The gluteus maximus compresses and stabilizes the sacroiliac joints along a vertical line of pull

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Health Professions

What is the most appropriate way to monitor the temperature in a laboratory refrigerator?

A. Place a thermometer in the refrigerator B. Open the refrigerator door and wave a thermometer inside, then check the reading C. Place an ice cube tray in the refrigerator and see if the water freezes D. Place a bottle of drinking water in the refrigerator and take a drink to determine coldness E. Open the refrigerator frequently to check items for coldness

Health Professions

A prescribed medication is also called a(n)

superscription subscription inscription legend drug

Health Professions