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Breathing 100% O2, a patient has a PAO2 – PaO2 difference of 50 mm Hg. Based on this information, one can conclude that this patient has severe hypoxemia.

Which of the following could be indicative of oxygenation failure?  P(A–a)O2 difference of more than 300 mm Hg on FIO2 100%.  PaCO2 of greater than 50 mm Hg.  PaO2 of less than 50 mm Hg on FIO2 of 60%.  A pH of less than 7.30.

Which of the following is present when diagnosing respiratory failure? (Multiple Answers)  PaO2 55 mm Hg, FIO2 .21, PB 760 mm Hg  PaCO2 58 mm Hg, FIO2 .21, PB 760 mm Hg  P(A-a)O2 45 mm Hg, FIO2 .21, PB 760 mm Hg  PaO2/FIO2 400, FIO2 ,21 PB 760 mm Hg

Which of the following can cause hypoxemia? (Multiple Answers)    

According to Egan’s, which of the following parameters are useful in assessing respiratory muscle strength?   VD/VT  VC  MVV  MIP  

Which of the following information best helps to distinguish chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure from acute hypercapnic respiratory failure?  Long-standing dyspnea that worsens on exertion.  Forced expiratory volume in 1 sec to forced vital capacity ratio (FEV1/FVC) of less than 75% predicted.  Kidneys retaining bicarbonate to elevate the blood pH.  Physical signs of hypoxemia, such as cyanosis and clubbing.

Which of the following measures taken on adult patients indicate unacceptably high ventilatory demands or work of breathing?  VD/VT of .35  MIP of -80 cm H2O  VE of 20 L/mins  Breathing rate of 20/min

Al of the following strategies can help reduce auto-PEEP in mechanically ventilated patients with obstructive lung disease except:1.  Use high inspiratory flows (70 to 100 L/min).2.  Apply extrinsic PEEP.3.  Use low VT values (6 to 8 ml/kg).4.  Use high respiratory rates (>25/min).

Per the textbook, who is typically second in a funeral procession?

Per the textbook, surveys show that about ___% of Americans formally belong to a church, synagogue, or mosque.