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Historically, infants have been ventilated with time-cycled, pressure-limited ventilation (TCPL) more than any other mode. This probably relates to the historical evolution of infant ventilators.

Which of the following statements concerning rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is TRUE?A) It occurs in humans and animals.B) The symptoms are due to damage caused by cytotoxic T cells.C) There is no genetic influence on the likelihood of developing RA.D) Accumulations of antibody complexes lead to inflammation in and destruction of joints.E) The onset of the disease is clearly correlated with having been infected with a specific microbe.

One study estimates that the tidal volume can be reduced by ____ per 1,000 ft of ascent.

Intermediate care sites are not as expensive as acute care sites and provide somewhat more patient independence and quality of life. These sites include all of the following except ____.

A(n) ____ of 35 to 50 mm Hg for 2 to 12 hours indicates a need for ECMO therapy.

____ is the primary clinical feature of COPD patients.

The goal of the discharge planning team for a patient going home on the ventilator is to identify all patient care issues that need to be addressed prior to discharge and develop a plan of care to facilitate transfer.

Home Mechanical Ventilation should not be initiated if the patient has any unstable medical condition that requires complicated procedures or involves specialized health care personnel such as ____.

Since the tidal volume (VT) control is not available when using pressure-controlled ventilation, an estimated VT can be calculated by multiplying the inspiratory time (I time) and ____.

Bubble CPAP is a technique of delivering CPAP via a simple free-standing system. It has been discovered that “bubbling” gas through a humidifier produces vibrations or oscillations, which may have an actual ventilatory effect that may further enhance gas exchange.