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A temporary cessation of breathing occurs in response to:I. sudden coldII. touching of the pharynxIII. light pressure applied to the thoracic cavityIV. sudden painful stimuli

Which of the following procedures may elicit vagovagal reflexes?I. Endotracheal intubationII. Airway suctioningIII. Administration of aerosol therapyIV. Bronchoscopy

Which of the following is a reason to consider a course of treatment as improper or undesirable?

Which statement does NOT apply to the required steps for proper medication identification?

A patient is admitted into the MICU with a diagnosis of bilateral pneumonia with no history of lung disease. The following ABGs are drawn on 30% air-entrainment mask: 7.38, 37 torr (CO2), 85 torr (O2), 23 mEq/L. Calculate the P/F ratio and state if it is indicating ALI (acute lung injury) or ARDS.

For the above patient, what treatment options would you recommend? I. Leave them as is and they will correct themselves once the problem is resolved II. Apply oxygen III. Apply CPAP IV. Place them on 100% Non-rebreather mask only

What is the function of rugae located in the wall of the urinary bladder?

Identify the following lung segments numbered 1 and 6 in the image provided in the right lung:

Which of the following are causes of general hypoventilation?I. muscle paralysisII. muscle weaknessIII. drug-induced respiratory center depressionIV. muscle spasm

Which of the following represents the average normal body temperature?