Blog

Write an equation of the line that passes through the point and has a slope of .

Which quadrant is the point (2, -5) located? [Hint: plot the point on a graph, remember, quadrants are labeled with Roman Numerals]

Identify the amount of oxygen dissolved in plasma:

What will cause the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve to shift to the left?I. A increase in pHII. A decrease in PaCO2III. A decrease in 2,3, DPGIV. An increase in temperature

Lungs that have a greater ease of filling on inspiration are said to have ____.   

According to Dalton’s Law of partial pressure, what percentage is oxygen at sea level?

A normal PaCO2 level is?

An SpO2 reading should not be trusted in the presence of :I.  30% COHbII. Chronic bronchitisIII. PneumothoraxIV. Methemoglobinemia

Indications for an arterial blood gas is/are:I. Need to assess oxygenation of the bloodII. Need to assess the acid/base balance of the bodyIII. Need to assess the coagulation of the bloodIV. Need to assess the patient’s response to therapy

Interpret this ABG:pH – 7.50PaCO2 – 30 mmHgHCO3 – 29 mEq/LBE/BD – (+5)