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tichca

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Which of these would cause a very high CO2 level in the arterial blood?
 
  A) pleura
  B) cough
  C) hypercapnia
  D) exhalation

Question 2

An example of a URI would be ________.
 
  A) a head cold
  B) acute bronchitis
  C) lung cancer
  D) pneumonia


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covalentbond

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation: A) The pleura is a normal anatomic structure.
B) A cough does not affect the CO2 level.
C) Correct ABG stands for arterial blood gases. Hypercapnia is a very high level of carbon dioxide in the arterial blood.
D) Exhalation is a normal breathing out.

Answer to Question 2

A
Explanation: A) Correct URI means upper respiratory infection.
B) The bronchi are not part of the upper respiratory tract.
C) The lungs are not part of the upper respiratory tract.
D) The lungs are not part of the upper respiratory tract.


tichca

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Gracias!

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