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Which of the following define successful application of noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation (NPPV)? I. overall improvement of patient’s blood gas (full/partially compensated) II. normal blood gas (no disturbance) III. PaO2 increased IV. PaCO2 decreased

Which of the following is likely to occur when decreasing the expiratory positive airway pressure (EPAP) in the patient being ventilated using noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation?

A patient suffering from postoperative complications has been receiving mechanical ventilation for 6 days with a volume ventilator. A heat-moisture exchanger (HME) is providing control over humidification and airway temperature. Over the past 24 hours, the patient’s secretions have decreased in quantity but are thicker and more purulent. Which of the following actions would you suggest at this time?

Compared to using pressure as the trigger variable, what is the major advantage of flow-triggering?

Identify three forms executive actions can take (hint: from the video in your weekly content folder on the president).  Explain how executive orders differ from laws.

Describe the process of confirming federal judges and justices of the Supreme Court. Describe the background of Supreme Court justices (education, experience, and ideology). 

Describe incumbent advantages in Congress (be sure to include at least three examples of incumbent advantages). Describe the rate of incumbency in both the House of Representatives and the Senate (be specific about both houses).    

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Optional Extra Credit (worth 2 points): Define, describe, and/or explain ONE of the following terms or phrases in enough detail it is clear you understand the concept/phrase. permaculture the role of fire in longleaf pine ecosystems how tomatoes are grown on Iceland (based on the video in your module)      

What Python language feature creates a new type?