The lumens of veins are larger than the lumens of arteries

A negative attitude about any patient or patient care situation:

A) constitutes negligence and carries legal ramifications with it. B) is usually not sensed by the patient because he or she is frightened. C) is often observed in paramedics with many years of experience. D) almost guarantees that the care you provide will be suboptimal.

What is the compressibility factor for the patient circuit when the ventilator volume is set at 200 mL, the recorded peak inspiratory pressure is 72 cm H2O, and the measured volume is 148 mL?

a. 0.36 cm H2O/mL c. 2.06 mL/cm H2O b. 0.49 cm H2O/mL d. 2.78 mL/cm H2O