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Zoey63294 · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

The movement of gases from one area of the lungs to another because of differences in the com-pliance and resistance of various lung regions is known as:

a. Pendelluft c. Taylor dispersion
b. Gas streaming d. Molecular diffusion

Question 2

Which of the following modes of ventilation requires the use of a special nasogastric tube that is fitted with an electrode array?

a. High-frequency os-cillatory ventilation c. High-frequency jet ventilation
b. Neurally adjusted ventilatory assist d. Adaptive support ventilation

amynguyen1221 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Pendelluft is defined as the movement of gases from one area of the lungs to another as a result of differences in the compliance and resistance of various lung regions; this is also called out-of-phase ventilation.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Neurally adjusted ventilatory assist is a mode of ventilation based on neural respiratory input. It relies on detection of the electrical activity of the diaphragm to control ventilator function through a special nasogastric tube that is fitted with an electrode array.