Who was the first to describe a method similar to mechanical ventilation in the 16th century?

Understanding Mechanical Ventilation

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Hippocrates
Andreas Vesalius
Galen
William Harvey
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What is the primary function of the alveoli in the respiratory system?
To regulate blood pressure
To produce mucus
To absorb oxygen and release carbon dioxide
To filter air
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which condition is characterized by the inability of diaphragm muscles to contract?
Bronchitis
Pneumonia
Sleep apnea
Asthma
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the main purpose of mechanical ventilators?
To cure lung diseases
To assist the respiratory system in oxygen delivery
To diagnose respiratory conditions
To measure lung capacity
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which type of ventilation closely mimics natural breathing?
Positive pressure ventilation
Negative pressure ventilation
Manual ventilation
Oxygen therapy
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the iron lung primarily used for?
To assist breathing in polio patients
To measure lung capacity
To provide oxygen therapy
To treat asthma
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Why did hospitals shift towards positive pressure ventilation in the 1960s?
It allowed more patient mobility and caregiver access
It required less training
It was cheaper
It was more effective in treating asthma
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