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ETearle

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Bronchospasm may happen after a pulmonary embolism. Which of the following can lead to this bronchospasm?
 
  1. Localized hypoxemia
  2. Localized hypercapnia
  3. Localized hypocapnia
  4. Release of cellular mediators from platelets
  a. 1, 2
  b. 2, 4
  c. 1, 3
  d. 1, 3, 4

Question 2

A 10-year-old patient has inhaled hot gases, and an inspection of her mouth shows edema and blisters. What should the respiratory therapist recommend?
 
  a. Perform a bronchoscopy to evaluate the trachea.
  b. Perform endotracheal intubation.
  c. Monitor her SpO2 once per shift.
  d. Administer an aerosol treatment with racemic epinephrine.


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Bigfoot1984

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
A pulmonary embolism can result in hypocapnia and hypoxemia in the local alveoli. In addition, there is the release of cellular mediators from platelets. All of these can cause bronchospasm.

Answer to Question 2

B
Endotracheal intubation should be performed as soon as possible because the patient is at a high risk for airway obstruction.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Wow, this really help

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