The movement of air in and out of the lung is .

A mechanically ventilated patient is going to be placed on pressure support ventilation following an acceptable spontaneous weaning trial. The patient is a 5’9″ male who weighs 185 lb. During volume-controlled continuous mandatory ventilation (VC-CMV) his average peak inspiratory pressure (PIP) was about 26 cm H2O and the plateau pressure (PPlateau) was 11 cm H2O. What initial pressure support level should be set?

In the simplest of terms, a is required for air to flow from the mouth to the alveoli.

Which of the following four adult patients receiving ventilatory support is the best candidate for weaning?    VC    VE     MVV    MIF      VD/VT

The pathogenesis of VAP involves:1. colonization of the aerodigestive tract.2. aspiration of contaminated secretions into the lower airways.3. increased use of silver-coated endotracheal tubes.4. colonization of lower airways and lung parenchyma.

Which of the following terms describes the lung injury associated with the release of prostanoids?

While conducting a chart audit on a patient that remianed  intubated post operatively. You note that the patient developed VAP 2.5 days after intubation. What type of pneumonia is this considered?

Which of the following mechanically ventilated patients shows clinical signs of hypoventilation?

In what areas of the lung are ventilation and perfusion best matched during spontaneous ventilation in the supine position?

Which of the following mechanically ventilated patients shows clinical signs of hyperventilation?