Multiple Choice
Air accidently trapped in the lungs due to mechanical ventilation is known as which of the following?
A) Plateau pressure (Pplateau)
B) Functional residual capacity (FRC)
C) Extrinsic positive end expiratory pressure (extrinsic PEEP)
D) Intrinsic positive end expiratory pressure (intrinsic PEEP)
Correct Answer:

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Q3: Evaluate the combinations of compliance and resistance
Q4: Calculate the pressure required to achieve a
Q5: Calculate the static compliance (C<sub>S</sub>),in mL/cm H<sub>2</sub>O,when
Q6: An increase in peak inspiratory pressure (PIP)without
Q8: The graph that shows intrapleural pressure changes
Q9: Calculate the effective static compliance (C<sub>s</sub>)given the
Q10: Evaluate the combinations of compliance and resistance
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