Respiratory Exam 1 (Medsurg III) questions with correct answers
How do we know someone will need to be in the ventilator? What will need to be done if a patient has these findings? CORRECT ANSWER -When the pt. is unable to maintain a: Ph above 2.5- OR PaCO2 below 50- OR Pa02 above 50 -Despite oxygen therapy (the patient is still having difficulty breathing) -When unable to sustain work of breathing -someone who is unable to protect airway -Inability to effectively clear secretions -For therapeutic interventions (surgery) -prepare for INTUBATION What is alveolar hypoventilation and what are some examples? CORRECT ANSWER Something has happened and we are unable to ventilate the alveolar. Examples: pneumonia Choking emphysema/COPD/COLD TB
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