Which of the Following Is an Indicator for Mechanical Ventilation

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an indicator for mechanical ventilation?

• A)Protection of the airway and lung parenchyma.
• B)Relief of upper airway obstruction.
• C)Improvement of pulmonary toilet in patients with excessive secretions.
• D)All of the above are appropriate indicators.

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Definitions:

Spiracles

Openings on the surface of some animals, such as insects, spiders, and some fish, which lead to respiratory systems, allowing air to enter the body.

Annelids

A phylum of invertebrate animals characterized by their segmented bodies and include earthworms, leeches, and marine worms.

Diving Marine Mammals

Marine animals, such as whales, seals, and dolphins, adapted to diving deep under water to feed, communicate, or avoid predators.

Adaptations

The method through which a species adapts to its surroundings; this occurs as natural selection works on variation that can be passed down through generations.