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Which of the following mechanisms explains the impaired renal function seen in patients receiv-ing ventilatory support with positive pressure?
 
  1. Decreased secretion of aldosterone
  2. Decreased intravascular volume
  3. Increased secretion of vasopressin
  a. 1 only
  b. 2 only
  c. 1 and 3 only
  d. 1, 2, and 3



Q. 2  What is traumatic injury to lung tissue caused by excessive pressure called?
 
  a. Pulmonary barotrauma
  b. Pulmonary hemorrhage
  c. Pulmonary infarction
  d. Pulmonary embolism



Q. 3  Which of the following gastrointestinal conditions are commonly associated with long-term posi-tive-pressure ventilation (PPV)? 1. Bleeding 2. Ulceration 3. Diarrhea
 
  a. 1 and 2 only
  b. 2 and 3 only
  c. 1 and 3 only
  d. 1, 2, and 3



Q. 4  Which of the following mechanisms explains the hepatic dysfunction in patients receiving posi-tive-pressure ventilation (PPV)?
 
  a. Decreased hepatic blood flow
  b. Increased portal venous pressure
  c. Hepatic congestion
  d. Increased bilirubin conjugation



Q. 5  Which of the following is the best explanation for the decreased levels of atrial natriuretic hor-mone commonly observed among patients receiving positive-pressure ventilation?
 
  a. Stimulation of the pulmonary stretch re-ceptors
  b. Inhibition of posterior pituitary function
  c. Inhibition of the cortex of the adrenal gland
  d. Decreased right atrial transmural pressure



Q. 6  Positive-pressure ventilation (PPV) can reduce urinary output by how much?
 
  a. 10 to 20
  b. 30 to 50
  c. 60 to 70
  d. 80 to 90



Q. 7  A patient receiving long-term positive-pressure ventilation support exhibits a progressive weight gain and a reduction in the hematocrit. Which of the following is the most likely cause of this problem?
 
  a. Pulmonary hemorrhage
  b. Water retention
  c. Hypovolemia
  d. Hyponatremia
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