When proteins are metabolized in the body, the average caloric value is estimated to be _____ kcal/g.

When using the Food Lists System, food on each list can be “exchanged” for another food on the same list because each has approximately the same ____ content for the portion size listed.

Obesity stimulates angiogenesis and increases the length of the circulatory system.

Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) is found in coenzymes that are needed to ____.

Name the pulse point indicated.

The following data have been obtained on a patient who is being mechanically ventilated in volume control on a positive pressure ventilator:TIME                           PIP                        Pplat0700                         30 cmH2O             20 cmH2O0900                         32 cmH2O             22 cmH2O1100                         33 cmH2O             27 cmH2O1300                         35 cmH2O             30 cmH2OWhat is the underlying problem?

Which of the following information may be obtained from a helium dilution technique in the PFT lab?1. FVC2. FEV13. FRC4. RV

52 year old male brought to the ED status post motor cycle accident. Imaging shows multiple head trauma and 8 broken ribs, subdural hematoma and cervical spine fracture. CT chest and abdomen shows bilateral pleural effusion and lacerated liver. Hemodynamics and VS: HR 130 BP 82/54CVP 2mmHg ICP 17 mmHg Hb 9.8 g/dLWhat would you recommend?

Which of the following is true regarding athletes and upper respiratory tract infections (URTI)?

You the RT have performed a capillary blood gas on a 5 year old patient on room air. The following are the results of the CBG:pH:         7.39PaCO2:   33 torrPaO2:      68 torrHCO3:     20 mEq/LB.E.:        4 mEq/LWhat is your interpretation?