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A closed-loop system is used to guarantee a minute ventilation to a patient. The minute ventilation delivered to the patient differs significantly from the set volume. The ventilator will do which of the following? - correct answer Alter the delivered volume A breath that is triggered, limited, and cycled by the mechanical ventilator is which of the following? - correct answer Mandatory A breath that is triggered, controlled, and ended by the patient is which of the following? - correct an...

A pressure gradient - correct answer What is needed for air to flow through a tube or airway? 1.36 cmH20 - correct answer 1 mmHg is equal to? 7.5 mmHg - correct answer 1 kPa is equal to? 1 mmHg - correct answer 1 Torr is equal to? 760 mmHg - correct answer 1 atm is equal to? 1034 cmH20 - correct answer 760 mmHg is equal to? Intrapleural pressure - correct answer The pressure in the potential space between the visceral and parietal pleurae? -5 cmH20 - correct answer In a norm...

define Scalar - correct answer used to specify flow, pressure, and volume waveforms that are graphed relative to time How many different types of wave forms are produced with scalars in mechanical ventilation and what are they? - correct answer 6 1. rectangular (constant 2. descending ramp 3. ascending ramp 4. sinusoidal 5. rising exponential 6. decaying exponential The flow of gas into the lungs depends on the difference between __________ and _________ - correct answer the pressure...

1. The body's mechanism for conducting air in and out of the lungs is known as which of the following? - correct answer Spontaneous ventilation 2. Which of the following are involved in external respiration? - correct answer Alveoli and pulmonary capillaries 3. All of the following could be the cause of a paitent's peak pressure increasing from 35 to 45 cm H2O except Bronchospasm Resolving pulmonary edema The patient biting on the endotracheal tube Secretions in the airway - correct ...

Vt / (Plateau - PEEP) - correct answer Static compliance formula? The arrow indicates an active exhalation by the patient. - correct answer Refer to the scalars for pressure, flow, and volume in pressure support ventilation (PSV) in the figure below to answer the following questions. What caused the pressure spike indicated by arrow A on the pressure-time waveform? The flow cycle criterion might be increased to a higher percentage so that TI is shorter. - correct answer What ventilator...

spontaneous ventilation: - correct answer movement of air into and out of the lungs respiration: - correct answer exchange of o2 and co2 between an organism and its environment two components of respiration: Internal & External - correct answer 1. Internal: exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between systemic capillaries & the cells of the body. 2. External: diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the alveoli and pulmonary capillaries accessory muscles of inspiration: - correc...

When maintaining aerial apparatus records, you should always - correct answer Refer to your department's standard operating procedures for specific guidance A turntable's function is best described as: - correct answer Provides continuous rotation on a horizontal plane To check the overall condition of the engine and pump, perform the: - correct answer Pump Test A liquid surge effect may occur: - correct answer When an aerial apparatus's tank is not completely full. Select THREE e...

Which is a characteristic of smooth bore nozzles? A. Prone to clogging with debris B. Cannot be used to apply compressed air foam C. Cannot be adjusted to different stream patterns D. Operate at higher nozzle pressures than fog nozzles - correct answer C. Cannot be adjusted to different stream patterns How is the rate of discharge for a manually adjustable fog nozzle changed? A. Pushing the bale forward or backward slowly B. Rotating the nozzle tip to choose a wider or narrower patt...

The lowest acceptable fuel gauge reading on a fire apparatus during inspection would be: - correct answer A. At least ½-full B. At least ⅔-full C. At least ¾-full (Correct Answer) D. Full The purchase acceptance test on a new fire apparatus should focus on: - correct answer A. Pump capacity B. Road tests C. Pump and foam operations D. Bid specifications (Correct Answer) All of the following are rescue tools EXCEPT: - correct answer A. Spreaders B. Extensions rams ...

The angle from the point of ground contact of the front tire to any projection of the apparatus in front of the front axle is considered the: - correct answer angle of approach A fire apparatus with primary purpose of transporting 1,000 or more gallons of water is considered to be a/an - correct answer tanker/tender ____________ is defined as keeping apparatus in a state of usefulness or readiness. - correct answer maintenance Checking and documenting the oil level, radiator fluid, fuel...