Author Question: Why must the electrode of a transcutaneous monitor be moved frequently to different locations on the ... (Read 29 times)

Mr. Wonderful

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 866
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
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

B



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

It is believed that humans initially contracted crabs from gorillas about 3 million years ago from either sleeping in gorilla nests or eating the apes.

Did you know?

Medication errors are three times higher among children and infants than with adults.

Did you know?

When intravenous medications are involved in adverse drug events, their harmful effects may occur more rapidly, and be more severe than errors with oral medications. This is due to the direct administration into the bloodstream.

Did you know?

On average, the stomach produces 2 L of hydrochloric acid per day.

Did you know?

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

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library