What intrapleural pressure must be generated to initiate the first breath?

a. -4 cm H20 c. -400 cm H20
b. -40 cm H20 d. 40 cm H20


b. -40 cm H20

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a. The employee's legal spouse. b. A Child without legal guardianship from the employee. c. A Grand child residing with the employee, who depends on the employee for more than 50% of their support. d. A foster child whose foster child agreement specifies that the state is not responsible for their health care and that the foster parents are responsible.

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Which of the following is an example of point-of-care documentation?

A) A physician records notes on a patient encounter shortly after the patient leaves the office. B) A physician reviews test results prior to a patient's office visit. C) A nurse enters patient encounter notes at the end of a shift. D) A nurse enters a patient's vital signs while standing at the bedside.

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