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faduma

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on: Jul 16, 2018
On what does the movement of gases between the lungs and the body tissues mainly depend?
 
  a. Active transport
  b. Gaseous diffusion
  c. Membrane dialysis
  d. Membrane transport

Question 2

What is used for setting optimal PEEP on a ventilator?
 
  a. Pressure-volume curve
  b. Flow-volume curve
  c. Patient's height and weight
  d. The disease state the patient is in


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kswal303

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Gas movement between the lungs and tissues occurs by simple diffusion.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Pressure-volume curve is used for setting optimal PEEP.


faduma

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Gracias!

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