FIM scores lend themselves readily to quality and outcome measurements. In addition, costs can be analyzed in light of changes in FIM scores

All of the following are problems that can develop in torso muscles EXCEPT:

a. Intervertebral joints dysfunction b. Spinal column postural distortions c. Degenerative disc disease d. Patellar tracking disorder

What evidence indicates biotrauma may be a mechanism of ventilator-induced lung injury (VILI)?

A. the presence of increased tumor necrosis factor-? in the serum of animals receiving low lung volumes and PEEP B. the presence of increase neutrophils and alveolar macrophages in the mucus of animals ventilated with low lung volumes and high pressures C. the increased incidence of alveolar-capillary permeability in animals ventilated with high lung volumes and no PEEP D. the presence of increased inflammatory mediators in broncho-alveolar lavage in animals receiving high lung volumes and no PEEP