RCP 100 Final Study Guide
A-a Gradient Correct Answers Difference between
alveolar and arterial oxygen
ABG Draw Site Correct Answers Most common in
adults is radial artery
Accessory Muscles Correct Answers Result of
increased work of breathing
Advance Directive Correct Answers Written
statement of person's medical treatment wishes
Air Entrainment Mask Correct Answers Device for
controlled oxygen concentration with variable
patterns
Altitude Sickness Cause Correct Answers Drop in
oxygen partial pressures
Apnea Correct Answers Respiratory rate of 0
Arterial Oxygen Content Correct Answers
Calculation for oxygen carried in blood
Atrial Depolarization Correct Answers
Represented by the P wave on an EKG
, Backup Pacemaker Correct Answers AV node
serves as backup pacemaker
Bicarbonate Range Correct Answers Normal range
of 22-26 mEq/L
Bradycardia Correct Answers Low heart rate
Bradypnea Correct Answers Low respiratory rate
Cachexia Correct Answers Body wasting due to
chronic illness
Capillary Action Correct Answers Liquid
movement in a tube against gravity
Charting Rules Correct Answers Document only
what was done and patient interactions
CO2 Production Correct Answers Resting
production rate of 200 mL/minute
Coarse Crackles Correct Answers Indicate
excessive fluid in lungs
Cohesion Correct Answers Principle responsible
for surface tension
Elevated ST Segment Correct Answers Indicates
myocardial infarction
A-a Gradient Correct Answers Difference between
alveolar and arterial oxygen
ABG Draw Site Correct Answers Most common in
adults is radial artery
Accessory Muscles Correct Answers Result of
increased work of breathing
Advance Directive Correct Answers Written
statement of person's medical treatment wishes
Air Entrainment Mask Correct Answers Device for
controlled oxygen concentration with variable
patterns
Altitude Sickness Cause Correct Answers Drop in
oxygen partial pressures
Apnea Correct Answers Respiratory rate of 0
Arterial Oxygen Content Correct Answers
Calculation for oxygen carried in blood
Atrial Depolarization Correct Answers
Represented by the P wave on an EKG
, Backup Pacemaker Correct Answers AV node
serves as backup pacemaker
Bicarbonate Range Correct Answers Normal range
of 22-26 mEq/L
Bradycardia Correct Answers Low heart rate
Bradypnea Correct Answers Low respiratory rate
Cachexia Correct Answers Body wasting due to
chronic illness
Capillary Action Correct Answers Liquid
movement in a tube against gravity
Charting Rules Correct Answers Document only
what was done and patient interactions
CO2 Production Correct Answers Resting
production rate of 200 mL/minute
Coarse Crackles Correct Answers Indicate
excessive fluid in lungs
Cohesion Correct Answers Principle responsible
for surface tension
Elevated ST Segment Correct Answers Indicates
myocardial infarction
