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jjjetplane

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The pressure difference between the alveoli and the pleural space is termed the:
 A) transairway pressure
  B) transpulmonary pressure
  C) transthoracic pressure
  D) drive pressure

Question 2

Chest radiographs can be used to
 A) diagnose disease
  B) observe adequacy of gas exchange
  C) replace the physical examination
  D) confirm presence and location of disease



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D



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