While attempting to ventilate an unresponsive, apneic drowning victim, you notice poor lung compliance. Which of the following would be the MOST likely cause of this?
A) Acute pneumonitis
B) Diffuse alveolar collapse
C) Water within the pleural space
D) Excess pulmonary surfactant
Answer: B) Diffuse alveolar collapse
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a. pelvis shape b. stomach contents c. habitat, as determined from rock type d. outer covering e. ear bone and jaw structure
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Judge the following sentence according to the criteria given below: Internal waves are associated with pycnoclines BECAUSE these waves travel along the boundary between waters of different density
A) The assertion and the reason are both correct, and the reason is valid. B) The assertion and the reason are both correct, but the reason is invalid. C) The assertion is correct, but the reason is incorrect. D) The assertion is incorrect, but the reason is correct. E) Both the assertion and the reason are incorrect.
Ocean acidification is taking place as the oceans absorb some of the additional carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. What is the basic environmental problem that this creates?
A. causes the oceans to become even more saline, thereby reducing ocean circulation. B. more difficult for marine organisms to secret their own protective shells. C. increases the rate of evaporation of seawater. D. makes it unsafe for humans to go swimming in the ocean. E. all of the answers listed here.