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The amount of force needed to overcome opposition to air flow in the lungs during mechanical ventilation is known as:

Which equation is used to determine Rapid Shallow Breathing Index (RSBI):

Given : corrected tidal volume = 700 ml, PIP = 29 cm H2O, PPlat = 25 cm H2O and PEEP= 0 cm H2O. Calculate dynamic compliance.

Given:VC = 3500 mlTV = 450 mlFRC = 3000 mlRV = 900 mlDetermine : IRV =______________, IC = ________________                  ERV = ____________, TLC = _______________

Which equation is used to determine tidal volume based on flow:

The type of X-ray most helpful in identifying a pneumothorax is:

Which of the following terms defines high-density tissues on the x-ray film?

All of the following are typical findings of a small pleural effusion except:

Anti -rh” (same as anti-E) would be expected to react with which of the following Rh gene complexes?

Given the follwoing measurements: spontaneous minute ventilation 5.5 L/min, spontaneous frequency = 25/min.  What is the calculated RSBI? Does the RSBI indicate a successful waening outcome.