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vinney12

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Which of the following ABG values would be consistent with ventilatory failure with hypoxemia in a patient with severe status asthmaticus?
 
  1. Increased PaCO2
  2. Decreased SaO2
  3. Increased pH
  4. Decreased pH
  a. 1, 2
  b. 2, 3
  c. 1, 2, 4
  d. 1, 3, 4

Question 2

Which of the following chest assessment findings are associated with kyphoscoliosis?
 
  1. Crackles or wheezing
  2. Hyperresonant percussion note
  3. Whispered pectoriloquy
  4. Tracheal shift
  a. 1, 2
  b. 3, 4
  c. 1, 3, 4
  d. 1, 2, 3, 4



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Answer to Question 1

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During a severe asthmatic episode, the PaCO2 will increase, the pH will decrease, and the SaO2 will fall. Swift action must to taken to aggressively treat the patient.

Answer to Question 2

C
A patient with kyphoscoliosis will have crackles or wheezing for breath sounds, whispered pectoriloquy due to atelectasis, and a tracheal shift in the direction of the lateral curve of the spine.



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