Which of the following structural fire fighting personal protective equipment (PPE) components must allow enough dexterity and tactile feel to perform the job required?

While the therapist provides ventilation using a BVM, the patient's airway resistance increases and pulmonary compliance decreases. How will these changes in lung characteristics affect the delivered volume?

A. The delivered volume will decrease. B. The delivered volume will increase. C. The delivered volume will remain essentially the same. D. The delivered volume will fluctuate considerably.

What is another term for absolute shunts?

A. true shunts B. shunt-like effects C. relative shunts D. dead space