LA County 1300 Series Exam | Questions & 100% Correct Answers (Verified) | Latest Update | Grade A+
1302. How ventilation rate and volume affect end-tidal C02. : Hypoventilation results in high arterial carbon dioxide (CO2). In general, this results in an end-tidal CO2 45mmHg on capnography, but end-tidal CO2 may not reflect arterial CO2 when lung disease and/or increased dead space are present. 1302. The indications for high flow oxygen. : Initiate immediate high-flow O2 (15 L/min) for the following conditions: a. Respiratory Arrest b. Cardiac Arrest c. Shock/Poor Perfusion d. Anaphylaxis e. Traumatic Brain Injury f. Carbon Monoxide Exposure g. Suspected Pneumothorax h. Hypoxia 94% not corrected with nasal cannula or simple mask 1302. The normal range for Sp02 in pts with and without COPD, and the indications for oxygen therapy. : Normal range for pt without COPD is 94-98%. With COPD normal range is 88- 92%. 2 | P a g e 1302. Ability to recognize the signs of hypoventilation and know the steps to correct it. : For stable patients with mild hypoxia (SpO2 less than 94%), start O2 with nasal cannula at 2-6 L/min or basic mask at 8-10 L/min. If patient is unable to tolerate nasal cannula or basic mask, use blow-by technique with O2 flowing at 15 L/min. 1302. The indications and king LT placement in LA County : Adults or Pediatrics longer than the length-based resuscitation tape (e.g., Broselow Tape™) a. Unsuccessful att
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