The drainage and collection device attached to chest tubes relies on a water seal to reestablish negative pressure in the pleural cavity

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false


True

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What should be the maximum time devoted to any intubation attempt?

a. 30 sec b. 60 sec c. 90 sec d. 2 min

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Regardless of the procedure used to establish an appropriate PEEP level, ventilating pressures should not be allowed to exceed which of the following?

a. Upper inflation point on the inspiratory limb (UIPi) b. 2-3 cm H2O above the UIPi c. 30 cm H2O d. Lower inflection point on the inspiratory limb

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Diseases that attack those with weakened immune systems but do NOT develop in those with healthy immune system are known as:

a. parasitic infections. b. advantageous infections. c. nosocomial infections. d. opportunistic infections.

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