Which of the following is (are) precipitating factor(s) that can ...

[lilldybug07]

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]

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.

[lilldybug07]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[kishoreddi]

Excellent