Author Question: Mechanical ventilation is indicated for which of the following ABG results? a. pH 7.56; PaCO2 27; ... (Read 67 times)

yoooooman

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Mechanical ventilation is indicated for which of the following ABG results?
 
  a. pH 7.56; PaCO2 27; HCO3 23; PaO2 63
  b. pH 7.23; PaCO2 63; HCO3 26; PaO2 52
  c. pH 7.36; PaCO2 79; HCO3 43; PaO2 61
  d. pH 7.52; PaCO2 51; HCO3 40; PaO2 46

Question 2

Which of following has been shown to shorten the course of a severe case of Guillain-Barr syndrome?
 
  a. Renal dialysis
  b. Plasmapheresis
  c. Blood transfusion
  d. NSAIDs



spencer.martell

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Answer to Question 1

B
When an increased PaCO2 is accompanied by acidemia (decreased pH), acute ventilatory failure, or respiratory acidosis, is said to exist. Clinically, this is a medical emergency that may require mechanical ventilation.

Answer to Question 2

B
Plasmapheresis can shorten a severe case of Guillain-Barr by removing the antibodies that attack the peripheral nerves.



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