Pulmonary embolism or atelectasis can cause a ventilation/perfusion mismatch
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Which of the following explains why a patient may experience difficulty breathing during anaphylaxis?
A) Allergens bind to hemoglobin, preventing it from carrying oxygen. B) Swelling of the airway tissues causes difficulty breathing. C) Allergens clump together and block blood flow through the lungs. D) Swelling in the brain decreases the respiratory drive.
A 68-year-old, 5-foot, 10-inch male patient with acute-on-chronic respiratory failure due to COPD has been placed on NIV with these settings: IPAP = 8 cm H2O, EPAP = 4 cm H2O, FIO2 = 0.28
The patient's measured exhaled volume is 350 mL with a spontaneous respiratory rate of 24 breaths/min. The resulting arterial blood gas values are: pH = 7.27, PaCO2 = 77 mm Hg, PaO2 = 64 mm Hg, SaO2 = 88%, HCO3? = 36 mEq/L. What action should the respiratory therapist take at this time? a. Increase the FIO2 to 0.4. b. Increase the EPAP to 6 cm H2O. c. Increase the IPAP to 12 cm H2O. d. Decrease the EPAP to 2 cm H2O.
The duct initially draining the bile from the gallbladder is the ____________________
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The Federal Water Pollution Prevention and Control Act also known as the Clean Water Act has two basic goals:
a. To regulate the concentration of pollutants that are discharged from a point source in the nation's waterway and provide water quality levels that make the waterways safe for recreation use and the survival of aquatic life. b. To authorize the petroleum companies to store product near waterways as well as the size of their containers. c. Assist facilities in preparing for a response in the event of a spill and how to make proper notifications. d. Maintain a timely deployment during a spill-response and have the ability to monitor such spills in an effective manner.