level: Chapter 15 paramedic level 22
Questions and Answers List
level questions: Chapter 15 paramedic level 22
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Mechanical maintenance of pressure in the airway at the end of expiration to increase the volume of gas remaining in the lungs | Positive end- expirations pressure (PEEP) |
| Forcing of air into the lungs | Positive pressure ventilation |
| The pressure of blood that is returned to the heart (venous return) | Preload |
| An oxygen flowmeter that incorporates a float ball in a tapered calibrated tube; the float rises or falls according tot he gas flow in the tube; is affected by gravity and must remain in an upright position for an accurate reading | Pressure-compensated flowmeter |
| A device that measures oxygen saturation level (SpO2) | Pulse oximeter |