A patient scheduled for a right lung pneumonectomy has a preoperative FEV1 of 2.0 L. A split lung quantitative V/Q study indicates a 55%/45% distribution of blood flow to the right and left lungs respectively. The patient's predicted postoperative (PPO) FEV1 would be:

What appear to be the benefits of a postacute care facility to PMV patients? I. specialized skilled nursing II. inpatient rehabilitation III. dedicated ventilator weaning facilities IV. decreased mortality

A. I, III only B. II, III only C. I, II, III only D. I, II, III, IV

Which of the following patients with hypothyroidism would be more susceptible to myxedema coma?

A. A 72-year-old female living in Vermont with bronchitis B. A 50-year-old male living in Arizona who had a car accident C. A 36-year-old male living in Florida who was taking a diuretic D. A 20-year-old living in Texas who is taking penicillin