Sperm production begins in the [1], a pair of oval-shaped or…

Sperm production begins in the [1], a pair of oval-shaped organs located within the scrotum. After their formation, sperm travel through a coiled tube called the [2], where they mature. The [3], which is a muscular tube, carries sperm from the epididymis to the [4]. During sexual arousal, sperm and secretions from the [5] combine to form a milky fluid called seminal fluid. Just before ejaculation, sperm and seminal fluid mix with additional secretions from the [6] to form semen with active sperm. Prior to ejaculation the [7] secretes a solution to clean out the urethra. Finally, during ejaculation, semen is expelled from the body through the [8], which serves a dual role in the male reproductive and urinary systems. Success of ejaculation is aided by erection of the penis, which occurs due to the flow of blood into the [9] and the [10].

A patient in severe ARDS is currently on the following venti…

A patient in severe ARDS is currently on the following ventilator settings: Mode – AC/VC Total Rate – 25 breaths/min Rate –  25 breaths/min Exhaled VT – 290 ml VT – 300 ml VE – 7.25 L/min PEEP – 10 cm H2O PIP – 40 cm H2O FIO2 – 1.0 Plateau – 35 cm H2O The patient’s physician wants to place the patient on APRV. What P-High should be started on the new mode?

A female patient was admitted for exacerbation of her reacti…

A female patient was admitted for exacerbation of her reactive airway disease. When the practitioner arrived to assess her and was found to be obtunded with slow shallow respirations. The following arterial blood gas was obtained:   pH – 7.22 PaCO2 – 68 torr PaO2 – 47 torr HCO3 – 25 mEq/L BE – +1   What should be recommended at this time?