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Calculate the pressure required to achieve a tidal volume of 400 mL for an intubated patient with a respiratory system compliance of 15 mL/cm H2O.
 
  a. 6 cm H2O
  b. 26.7 cm H2O
  c. 37.5 cm H2O
  d. 41.5 cm H2O


Q. 2  The term used to describe the tendency of a structure to return to its original form after being stretched or acted on by an outside force is which of the following?
 
  a. Elastance
  b. Compliance
  c. Viscous resistance
  d. Distending pressure


Q. 3  The pressure required to maintain alveolar inflation is known as which of the following?
 
  a. Transairway pressure (PTA)
  b. Transthoracic pressure (PTT)
  c. Transrespiratory pressure (PTR)
  d. Transpulmonary pressure (PL)


Q. 4  Which of the following are involved in external respiration?
 
  a. Red blood cells and body cells
  b. Scalenes and trapezius muscles
  c. Alveoli and pulmonary capillaries
  d. External oblique and transverse abdominal muscles


Q. 5  During spontaneous inspiration alveolar pressure (PA) is about: ________________.
 
  a. 1 cm H2O
  b. +1 cm H2O
  c. 0 cm H2O
  d. 5 cm H2O
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