Author Question: Which of the following is (are) precipitating factor(s) that can decrease the patient's ability to ... (Read 18 times)

lilldybug07 · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

Which of the following is (are) precipitating factor(s) that can decrease the patient's ability to generate a negative intrapleural pressure?

1. Supine position
2. Large tidal volume on the mechanical ventilator
3. Malnutrition
4. Obesity
a. 4
b. 1, 3, 4
c. 1, 2, 3
d. 1, 2, 3, 4

Question 2

All of the following medications may be used to prevent pulmonary emboli EXCEPT:

a. enoxaparin.
b. dalteparin.
c. tinzaparin.
d. reteplase.

aidanmbrowne · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
A small tidal volume on the mechanical ventilator and all of the other listed options can decrease a patient's ability to generate a negative intrapleural pressure.

Answer to Question 2

D
Enoxaparin, dalteparin, and tinzaparin are all lowmolecular weight heparins that are anticoagulants used in the prevention of pulmonary emboli. Reteplase is a thrombolytic used in the treatment, not prevention, of pulmonary emboli.