This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Hyperventilating a posturing brain injury patient: A) assures good cerebral oxygenation. B) may ... (Read 148 times)

2125004343

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 566
on: Jul 2, 2018
Hyperventilating a posturing brain injury patient:
 
  A) assures good cerebral oxygenation.
  B) may aggravate cerebral edema by causing cerebral vasodilation.
  C) may aggravate the head injury by significantly reducing cerebral blood flow.
  D) reduces the PaCO2, thus promoting cerebral oxygenation.

Question 2

Which of the following can cause laryngeal spasm, leading to upper airway obstruction?
 
  A) Inhalation of smoke or superheated gases
  B) Anaphylaxis
  C) Epiglottitis
  D) All of the above


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

lgoldst9

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 372
Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

D


2125004343

  • Member
  • Posts: 566
Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Wow, this really help

parshano

  • Member
  • Posts: 333
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Inotropic therapy does not have a role in the treatment of most heart failure patients. These drugs can make patients feel and function better but usually do not lengthen the predicted length of their lives.

Did you know?

Common abbreviations that cause medication errors include U (unit), mg (milligram), QD (every day), SC (subcutaneous), TIW (three times per week), D/C (discharge or discontinue), HS (at bedtime or "hours of sleep"), cc (cubic centimeters), and AU (each ear).

Did you know?

Everyone has one nostril that is larger than the other.

Did you know?

Despite claims by manufacturers, the supplement known as Ginkgo biloba was shown in a study of more than 3,000 participants to be ineffective in reducing development of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in older people.

Did you know?

After a vasectomy, it takes about 12 ejaculations to clear out sperm that were already beyond the blocked area.

Anatomy of the Brain Anatomy of the Brain
Filter in the vena cava prevents an embolus from traveling to the heart, lungs, or brain; A, Greenfi Filter in the vena cava prevents an embolus from traveling to the heart, lungs, or brain; A, Greenfi
Patient with a cerebrovascular accident. Patient with a cerebrovascular accident.
Providing patient education Providing patient education
Example of a patient statement. Example of a patient statement.
Parts of a Brain Parts of a Brain
Video: Pasteur's Experiment

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library