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Is the wall filter set too high, or too low in the following image?

As the Cold War intensified in the 1950s and 1960s the threat of _____  was a real possibility.

Which of the following will decrease volumetric efficiency in a reciprocating engine?   1. Full throttle operation.2. Low cylinder head temperatures.3. Improper valve timing.4. Sharp bends in the induction system.5. High carburetor air temperatures.

A _____________ propeller is a compromise between a climb and cruise propeller.

When a propeller produces thrust, _______ _______ occurs due to the aerodynamic and mechanical forces that are present.

What is the running valve clearance of a piston engine equipped with hydraulic lifters?

When is the fuel-air mixture ignited in a conventional reciprocating engine?

You are working in an intensive care unit (ICU) setting and are consulted for a patient with a tracheostomy.  The patient is a 24 year old male who was admitted to the hospital following a motor vehicle accident.  He was orally intubated for 10 days, and then underwent a tracheotomy.  As he continues to recover, the medical team wants to initiate trials with a speaking valve.  He currently has a size 6 cuffed, fenestrated trach.   a.) What do you want to check first, before initiation of any occlusion or valve trials?  Why? (2 points)   b.) Once you complete your initial check (from part a), and you determine the patient is a candidate for a speaking valve, what is your next step? (1 points)   c.) You place the speaking valve and the patient is able to achieve voice and verbal communication.  Is your intervention with this patient complete at this point? Why or why not?  (2 points)

Endotracheal intubation is NOT appropriate for:

Your patient is a 36 year old female who works as an elementary school teacher and has 3 school-aged children.  She is a non-smoker, occasionally drinks alcohol, and does not have a history of heart burn (reflux).  About 2 weeks ago she began to notice gradual changes in her voice.   a.) Based on the patient’s history, list 2 disorders that would be on your differential list. (2 points)     b.) Assume you take an eclectic approach to management.  What might that include? (2 points)