Which of the Following May Cause a Decrease in Ventricular

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following may cause a decrease in ventricular compliance?
1) Inotropic drugs
2) Vasodilator drugs
3) Myocardial infarction
4) Positive end-expiratory pressure

• A)1 and 3
• B)2 and 3
• C)1, 2, and 4
• D)1, 3, and 4

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Definitions:

Formal Operational

The final stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, marked by the ability to think abstractly and logically.

Concrete Operational

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, occurring from around 7 to 12 years, where children gain the ability to think logically about concrete events.

Abstractions

The process of considering something independently from concrete realities, specific objects, or actual instances.

Preoperational

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, from about 2 to 7 years of age, where children can use symbols and language but do not yet understand concrete logic.