« previous next »

Author Question: Why must the electrode of a transcutaneous monitor be moved frequently to different locations on the ... (Read 31 times)

Mr. Wonderful

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 866
on: Jul 16, 2018
Why must the electrode of a transcutaneous monitor be moved frequently to different locations on the patient's skin?
 A) It fails to measure PO2 and PCO2 anymore.
  B) It will drift over time.
  C) It causes a pigment change on the skin.
  D) It may cause burns.

Question 2

An asthma patient presents with symptoms of decreased breath sounds with no wheezing, and a PaCO2 of 54 mmHg. What is the likely diagnosis?
 A) acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
  B) respiratory failure
  C) bronchiolitisD) cystic fibrosis


lin77x

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 326
Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

B


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The people with the highest levels of LDL are Mexican American males and non-Hispanic black females.

Did you know?

The B-complex vitamins and vitamin C are not stored in the body and must be replaced each day.

Did you know?

As many as 28% of hospitalized patients requiring mechanical ventilators to help them breathe (for more than 48 hours) will develop ventilator-associated pneumonia. Current therapy involves intravenous antibiotics, but new antibiotics that can be inhaled (and more directly treat the infection) are being developed.

Did you know?

HIV testing reach is still limited. An estimated 40% of people with HIV (more than 14 million) remain undiagnosed and do not know their infection status.

Did you know?

One way to reduce acid reflux is to lose two or three pounds. Most people lose weight in the belly area first when they increase exercise, meaning that heartburn can be reduced quickly by this method.

The locations of genetic material in animal and plant cells. The locations of genetic material in animal and plant cells.
Lace Monitor (Varanus varius) Lace Monitor (Varanus varius)
Blood glucose monitor. Blood glucose monitor.
Locations of Sunspots Throughout the Sunspot Cycle Locations of Sunspots Throughout the Sunspot Cycle
Locations of cholinergic synapses. Acetylcholine is released at the ganglia in both the ... Locations of cholinergic synapses. Acetylcholine is released at the ganglia in both the ...
There are many ways for an individual to monitor his or her blood glucose level There are many ways for an individual to monitor his or her blood glucose level
Video: Factors that influence muscle tension - Sarcomere length and force, understretched and overstretched

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library