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  This figure shows the duct system in the male reproductive tract. Which number indicates the ductus deferens?

  This figure shows an intestinal villus. What is the invagination indicated by the number 2?

What is the lymphatic organ/structure identified by letter B?

A polysomnography indicates the patient has an apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) of 25.  This is characterized as which of the following?

Mr. Green is currently in VC mode.  You notice that it is taking a large amount of pressure to deliver his targeted tidal volume. What should you recommend to minimize the amount of pressure?

Calculate the I:E ratio if the I-time is 0.5 and the E-time is 0.85 sec.

What are the sites of substantial tubular reabsorption and select secretion?

The following is obtained on a 5’6″, 225-lb male patient: VENT SETTINGS Mode SIMV/VC Vt  325 RR 14 PEEP 5 cm H20 PS 10 cm H20 FIO2 75% ABG pH  7.31 PaCO2 52 Pa02 82 HCO3 24 Sa02 96% What should the respiratory therapist recommend?

A patient diagnosed with central sleep apnea would benefit from which of the following?

Calculate the TCT for a RR 12 and I-time of 1 second.