A 27-year-old man presents for a routine oral examination. Both sides of his buccal mucosa exhibit a filmy white opacity that disappears when the cheek is stretched. There is no pain, and the tissue feels normal to palpation. This would most likely be:

The disruption of lung tissue by mechanical forces or medical problems can upset diffusion, which is defined as:

A) maintaining enough positive pressure in the pleural space to keep the lungs from collapsing. B) the exchange of gases in the bronchi. C) the ability of the lungs to expand equally during inspiration. D) the process of gas exchange between the alveoli and the capillaries.

How is blood flow regulated during ECMO?

a. By dialing in a set RPM b. By the amount of blood in the ECMO system c. By administering Levaphed d. By adjusting the blood temperature in the system