Author Question: Which of the following are recommended to treat alveolar consolidation and atelectasis associated ... (Read 37 times)

jenna1 · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

Which of the following are recommended to treat alveolar consolidation and atelectasis associated with ARDS?

1. Aerosolized bronchodilator medications
2. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)
3. Chest percussion and postural drainage
4. Positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP)
a. 4
b. 1, 2
c. 1, 3
d. 2, 4

Question 2

Which of the following would be a normal person's arterial carbon dioxide pressure (PaCO2)?

a. 25 to 35 mm Hg
b. 35 to 45 mm Hg
c. 45 to 60 mm Hg
d. 60 to 80 mm Hg

meow1234 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Awesome job my friend

Answer to Question 2

B
The normal PaCO2 range is 35 to 45 mm Hg; below this is hypocapnia, and above this is hypercapnia.