Which of the Following Terms Should the Nurse Use When

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following terms should the nurse use when there is a balance between outward recoil of the chest wall and inward recoil of lungs at rest?

• A) Functional residual capacity (FRC) is reached.
• B) Vital capacity (VC) is reached.
• C) Total lung capacity (TLC) is reached.
• D) Residual volume (RV) is reached.

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Definitions:

Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)

Progressive degenerative disease caused by multiple concussions and other closed-head injuries, characterized by neurofibrillary tangles, plaques, cerebral atrophy, and expanded ventricles due to cell loss.

Neurofibrillary Tangles

Twisted fibers that accumulate inside neurons, often associated with diseases like Alzheimer's, contributing to neuronal death.

Diaschisis

A sudden loss of function in a portion of the brain connected to a distant, but damaged, brain area due to the disruption of neural circuits.

Metabolic Rate

The speed at which the body burns calories to sustain life.