Which of the following helps us understand the cellular changes that occur during the course of diseases such as emphysema?

The therapist is mechanically ventilating an ARDS patient in the PRVC mode. What can the therapist expect to happen when the patient's lung mechanics worsen?

A. potentially expose healthier lung units to higher pressures B. inflation pressures will decrease, reducing the incidence of barotrauma C. tidal volume will fluctuate considerably throughout the course of ventilation D. pressure limit will vary

Stop-loss provisions protect providers against

A. extreme financial loss. B. malpractice charges. C. loss of number of patients. D. increase in premiums.