Which Term Is Defined as a Process Whereby the Subject

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which term is defined as a process whereby the subject is given an opportunity to review all of the study procedures, benefits and risks of the study, and alternative treatment available to them if they choose not to participate in the study?

• A)Informed consent
• B)Institutional review board
• C)Protocol document
• D)Source document

---

Definitions:

Respiratory Membrane

The thin barrier in the lungs through which gas exchange between the air in the alveoli and the blood in the capillaries occurs.

Gas Exchange

The biological process through which gases (such as oxygen and carbon dioxide) are transferred between the blood and the external environment in the lungs.

Alveolar Ventilation

The process by which air moves in and out of the alveoli, the tiny air sacs in the lungs, allowing for gas exchange with the blood.

Tidal Volume

Volume of air that is inspired or expired in a single breath during regular, quiet breathing.