_______________ of the ET tube can only be ensured with adequate humidification and prompt removal of retained secretions.

Patients who are intubated and on mechanical ventilation are less prone to develop nosocomial pneumonia than nonintubated patients.

_______________ is commonly related to ECF deficit (hypovolemia).

____ is a sign of hyperkalemia.

In HFOV, the PaCO2 ____ with a higher amplitude or a ____ frequency.

The ideal _______________ waveform that is created under passive conditions of constant flow ventilation is a step ascending ramp.

A slow rise time during PSV is more comfortable for the patient.

Approximately 5 to 6 ml/cm H2O of compressible volume lost is common for disposable adult circuits even when the ventilator offers volume compensation.

Volume waveforms are primarily used to ensure accurate VT delivery, but they can also be used to check for ____.

During mechanical ventilation, atelectasis is an example of a condition related to ____.