Red blood cells typically last about ________.
A. two weeks
B. four weeks
C. two months
D. four months
Answer: D
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A) "Road rash" to the entire body B) Bilateral broken forearms C) Angulation to both femurs D) Burn to the inside of the leg
Which of the following is equal to total lung capacity (TLC)?
a. VT + ERV + IRV + RV b. IC + VT + ERV c. VC + ERV d. FRC + IRV
Which of the following tests for hemolysis is easiest and safest for the patient?
a. Reticulocyte count b. Red cell survival with labeled chromium c. Bone marrow biopsy d. Cross-transfusion studies
Which of the following are causes of hypoxemia? 1. Ventilation/perfusion () mismatch 2. Alveolar hypoventilation 3. Diffusion impairment 4. Increased inspired O2
a. 1 and 2 only b. 2 and 3 only c. 1, 2, and 3 only d. 1, 2, 3, and 4