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Title: ADVANCED CONCEPTS: RESP

Description: HESI HINTS

Total Flash Cards: 6

Created: 08/14/2009 09:39:42

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Term
What PO2 value indicated hypoxemia?
 Definition
below 50mmHG
Term
What blood value indicated hypercapnia?
 Definition
Pco2 above 45
Term
Identify the condition that exists when the PO2 is less than 50mmHg and FiO2 is greater than 60%?
 Definition
hypoxemia
Term
List three symptoms of resp failure in an adult?
 Definition
Dyspnea/tachypnea; intercostal and sternal retractions; cyanosis
Term
List four common causes of resp failure in a child?
 Definition
Congenital heart disease; infection/sepsis; respiratory distress syndrome; aspiration; fluid overload or dehydration
Term
What percent of 02 should a child in severe resp distress recieve?
 Definition
100%