The energy required to move gas through the airways and expand the thorax is known as which of the following?
a. Airway resistance
b. Dynamic compliance
c. Intrinsic work of breathing
d. Extrinsic work of breathing
ANS: C
Intrinsic work of breathing is a result of work done to overcome normal elastic and resistive forces and work to overcome a disease process affecting normal workloads in the lungs and thorax. Airway resistance is the opposition to airflow from nonelastic forces of the lung. Dynam-ic compliance is a measurement of the ease of movement of gas through the airways. The work of breathing is a result of the airway resistance, dynamic compliance, and static compliance.
You might also like to view...
Which of the following is not approved as a provider of continuing education?
a. Colleges, universities, and other degree-granting institutions b. The Journal of Pharmaceutical Development and Technology c. The state boards of pharmacy d. The American Council on Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE)
A Material Safety Data Sheet provides information about a chemical's properties, safe storage, and handling
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
What is 45% of 175?
What will be an ideal response?
When do sawtooth waves appear?
A. Eyes Open Wake and N1 B. Eyes Open Closed and REM C. REM and N1 D. Eyes Open Wake and REM