What level of carbon monoxide toxicity is associated with coma, ...

[jenna1]

What level of carbon monoxide toxicity is associated with coma, convulsions, and Cheyne-Stokes respiration?
 
  a. 10 to 20 COHb
  b. 20 to 30 COHb
  c. 30 to 50 COHb
  d. 50 to 60 COHb

Question 2

Which of the following can occur when tissue necrosis occurs in a lung abscess?
 
  1. Fluid can rupture into a bronchus.
  2. Broncholithiasis can occur.
  3. Bronchospasm can close off the affected bronchi.
  4. Fluid can rupture into the intrapleural space.
  a. 1, 2
  b. 1, 4
  c. 3, 4
  d. 1, 2, 3

[Natalie4ever]

Answer to Question 1

D
At carboxyhemoglobin levels of 50 to 60, coma, convulsions, and Cheyne-Stokes respiration would be likely to occur.

Answer to Question 2

B
Necrotic fluid in an abscess can rupture into a bronchus and/or the intrapleural space.

[jenna1]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[diana chang]

Gracias!