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mckennatimberlake

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Which of the following are clinical indicators of Type I respiratory failure?
 
  1. Decreased PaO2
  2. Increased P(A-a)O2
  3. Decreased PaO2/FIO2
  4. Decreased S/ T
  a. 1, 2
  b. 2, 4
  c. 1, 2, 3
  d. 1, 2, 3, 4

Question 2

Which of the following is (are) small cell lung cancer(s)?
 
  1. Undifferentiated carcinoma
  2. Squamous carcinoma
  3. Adenocarcinoma
  4. Oat cell carcinoma
  a. 4
  b. 1, 3
  c. 2, 4
  d. 1, 2, 3


momo1250

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

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Type I respiratory failure is also called oxygenation failure. It is characterized by decreased PaO2, an increased P(A-a)O2 gradient, and a decreased PaO2/FIO2 ratio.

Answer to Question 2

A
Small cell lung cancer is also known as oat cell carcinoma because the cancer cells have a compressed, oval shape.


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