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Respiratory Failure

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Question 1 of 5

Which best describes Type 1 respiratory failure?

A

A build up of CO2 in the blood

B

Alteration of a patients pH

C

A lack of oxygen in the blood

D

Both a lack of oxygen and a build up of CO2 in the blood

Question 2 of 5

For Type 2 (Hypercapnic) Respiratory Failure, we would have a CO2 > 50 mmHg AND a pH less than what?

A

7.40

B

7.30

C

7.20

D

7.10

Question 3 of 5

Spinal cord injury, CNS depressants and respiratory muscle fatigue would be what classification of causes of respiratory failure?

A

Impaired Gas Exchange

B

Impaired Ventilation (Hypoventilation)

C

Airway obstruction

D

V/Q Mismatch

Question 4 of 5

Pneumonia, ARDS, pulmonary edema, and atelectasis would be what classification of causes of respiratory failure?

A

Impaired Gas Exchange

B

Impaired Ventilation (Hypoventilation)

C

Airway Obstruction

D

V/Q Mismatch

Question 5 of 5

Treating respiratory failure may require intubation and mechanical ventilation?

A

True

B

False

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