How would the addition of a length of tubing between a ventilator and the endotracheal tube affect on dead space?

a. It would have no effect on deadspace
b. It would have no effect on deadspace but would increase the tidal volume
c. It would decrease the deadspace
d. It would increase the deadspace


d. It would increase the deadspace

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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You have been asked to enter some special information about a patient's history in the New Appointment Entry dialog box. Determine how you would input this information.

A. complete the Reason field by making a selection from the drop-down list B. enter the information in the Note box C. enter the information in the Resource box D. complete the Case field by making a selection from the drop-down list

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A father takes his son back to a dental office two days after a filling was placed. He is concerned because the lip is red, swollen, and sore. What is the appropriate treatment?

A) Refer the child to a physician B) Apply heat to increase circulation and reduce swelling C) Apply a cold pack to reduce swelling and pain D) Prescribe antibiotics to prevent infection

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