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Identify the effect of an acute decrease in Cst (static compliance) on PIP, Pplat, and Vt if the patient is set for pressure control (PC). PIP will [PIP] Pplat will [Pplat] Vt will [Vt]

What is the damping ratio for a system whose transfer function is ?

Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) belongs to the class of medications known as thiazide diuretics. Diuretics cause water and sodium to be removed from the body in the patient’s urine.  Which lab values should be monitored carefully for the patient taking this medication? (Select all that apply)

In the electron transport chain, electrons are passed from redox center to redox center ____.

Use the values from the previous question to calculate the Te (expiratory time) in seconds. Vt= 550 mL,   Ti= 0.8 sec,   Rate= 10 bpm

For the following system, what value of wll produce a response that is critically damped

Which of the following results from the first round of the Q cycle?

Which reaction in glycolysis utilizes a covalent enzyme intermediate?

If a ventilator is delivering volume control breaths  with constant flow and the following settings, what is the inspiratory flow in LPM?Vt= 550 mL, Ti= 0.8 sec,   Rate= 10 bpm

A 62 kg patient is receiving mechanical ventilation in the ICU. ABG results and related data are:Mode: PC-SIMV                                 FiO2:   70                              Ti: 0.8 sec            Mandatory Rate: 15 bpm                       Vt:  700 mL             PEEP: 10 cmH2O                                 Pinsp: 25 cmH2O                                              ABG:  pH 7.52/ PaCO2 18/ PaO2 130/ HCO3 14It would be appropriate for the RT to recommend decreasing any of the following except