On average, about ____ of the body's heat is lost through simple radiation of heat to the atmosphere.

Secretions in the airway of a mechanically ventilated patient could be indicated by a(n):

a. increase in inspiratory capacity. b. increase in breathing frequency. c. increase in peak inspiratory pressure. d. decrease in forced expiratory flow rates.

What are the two most common reasons for placing a chest tube?

a. Pneumothorax and pleural effusion b. Pneumothorax and empyema c. Hemothorax and hydrothorax d. To place medicine in the pleural space and to withdraw excess fluid