During capnography monitoring of a mechanically ventilated patient, you note that the PETCO2 has dropped to 0 mm Hg. Which of the following is the most likely problem?
a. Ventilator disconnection
b. Tracheal intubation
c. Increased cardiac output
d. Hypoventilation
Question 2
A patient being monitored by capnography exhibits a sudden rise in end-tidal CO2 levels. Which of the following are possible causes?
1. Sudden release of a tourniquet
2. Massive pulmonary embolism
3. Sudden increase in cardiac output
4. Injection of NaHCO3
a. 2 and 3 only
b. 1, 3, and 4 only
c. 2, 3, and 4 only
d. 1, 2, 3, and 4
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