When Expiratory Flow Takes Longer to Return to Baseline, What

question 13

Multiple Choice

When expiratory flow takes longer to return to baseline, what does this indicate on a flow waveform?

• A) Airway obstruction
• B) Decreased alveolar compliance
• C) Gas trapping
• D) Air leak

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Definitions:

Hydrostatic Weighing

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Air Displacement

The process by which air is moved or displaced by other substances, objects, or forces, often measured in physics and engineering.

BMI Calculation

A numerical computation that assesses an individual's body weight in relation to their height, used to categorize underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese status.

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