Biotrauma Is Caused Directly by Which of the Following

question 2

Multiple Choice

Biotrauma is caused directly by which of the following?

• A) High oxygen levels
• B) Overdistention of alveoli
• C) Long expiratory times
• D) Fast respiratory rates

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Definitions:

Afterload

The pressure the heart must work against to eject blood during systole.

Extracellular

Located or occurring outside of a cell or cells, often referring to the fluid, substances, or cellular components in the space outside cells.

Heart Rate

The number of heartbeats per unit of time, usually measured in beats per minute (bpm).

Hyperpolarized

The state of a cell membrane when its potential becomes more negative than its normal resting potential.