In a healthy adult at rest at sea level, what is the normal carbon dioxide gradient across the alveolar capillary membrane?

a. 40 mm Hg c. 27 mm Hg
b. 60 mm Hg d. 6 mm Hg


d. 6 mm Hg

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a. follow the general coding guideline. b. query the physician. c. refer to the UHDDS requirements. d. follow the chapter-specific guidelines.

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When venting a series of windows, the firefighter must work ____.

A. away from the escape point B. toward the escape point C. to increase ventilation without considering whether the fire will extend D. according to mission vision

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A. 90 B. 95 C. 99 D. 100

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