Why Would a Patient on Mechanical Ventilation Have a Rapid

question 4

Multiple Choice

Why would a patient on mechanical ventilation have a rapid weight gain?

• A) Lack of motility slows the metabolic rate.
• B) Positive pressure ventilation decreases venous return, decreases blood pressure, and stimulates renin-angiotensin-aldosterone.
• C) Positive pressure ventilation forces fluid into the third space.
• D) Positive pressure ventilation increases venous return and stimulates release of antidiuretic hormone.

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Levels-Of-Processing

A theory in cognitive psychology suggesting that deeper levels of analysis produce more enduring memory.

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Levels-Of-Processing Model

A theory suggesting that the depth at which information is thought about affects how well it is remembered; the deeper the processing, the better the recall.