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Question 1 of 5
Which best describes Type 1 respiratory failure?
A build up of CO2 in the blood
Alteration of a patients pH
A lack of oxygen in the blood
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?
7.40
7.30
7.20
7.10
Question 3 of 5
Spinal cord injury, CNS depressants and respiratory muscle fatigue would be what classification of causes of respiratory failure?
Impaired Gas Exchange
Impaired Ventilation (Hypoventilation)
Airway obstruction
V/Q Mismatch
Question 4 of 5
Pneumonia, ARDS, pulmonary edema, and atelectasis would be what classification of causes of respiratory failure?
Airway Obstruction
Question 5 of 5
Treating respiratory failure may require intubation and mechanical ventilation?
True
False