What are the volumes that comprise the Functional Residual Capacity? -
ANSWERS-Answer:
1 - Expiratory Reserve Volume
2 - Residual VolumeEgan VIII, p - 375
History
Who first suggested there should be a temperature at which all molecular activity
ceases and the associated gas volume is zero? - ANSWERS-Answer: William
Thomson ( Lord Kelvin )
Mosby RCE, p - 14
,Neonates & Pediatrics
The patient's age, breathing pattern and time constant of the lungs are all
considered when selecting what parameter for the mechanical ventilation of
children? - ANSWERS-Answer: Inspiratory time
Egan VII, p - 1020
CardioPulmonary Rehab
According to the ATS, what are the two specific objectives of pulmonary
rehabilitation? - ANSWERS-Answer:
1 - To control and alleviate symptoms and complications of respiratory
impairment
2 - To teach patients how to achieve optimal capacity for activities of daily living
Egan VII, p - 1226
Gas Therapy
What is the weight of CO2 in a full D cylinder at 21 degrees Celsius and 14.7 psig?
- ANSWERS-Answer: 4 lbs
McPherson, p - 26
Airwaycare
Of what material are Jackson tracheostomy tubes made? - ANSWERS-Answer:
Silver
, Egan VIII, p - 667
Pathology
Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency is a hereditary disorder associated with what lung
disease? - ANSWERS-Answer: Emphysema
Egan VII, p - 473
Pharmacology
How does beta2 adrenergic stimulation effect vascular smooth muscle? -
ANSWERS-Answer: causes vasodilation
Rau, p - 143
Diagnostics
The ATS publishes standards for the performance of diagnostic spirometers. What
is the "ATS"? - ANSWERS-Answer: the American Thoracic Society
Egan VII, 394
Anatomy & Physiology
How much anatomic deadspace would a normal 150 pound man have? -
ANSWERS-Answer: 150 mL
Egan VII, p - 258
Diagnostics
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