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which of the following is normal pc02
- 20mmhg
- 30mmhg
- 40mmhg
- 50mmhg
the major dterminaants in controling respiration is(are) the:
oxygen content in the blood
impulses generated within the lungs
partial pressure of carbon dioxide
ph of capillary blood
- a)oxygen content in the blood
- b)impulses generated within the lungs
- c)partial pressure of carbon dioxide
- d)ph of capillary blood
the most reliable indication that adequate tidal volumes are being delivered during ventilation is :
- a)the oxygen saturation improves
- b)the patients color improves
- c)adequate chest rise is observed
- D)the stomach inflatesslightly
which of the following terms best describes inspiration and expiration
- a)diffusion
- b)insufflation
- c)respiration
- d)ventilation
air normally moves into the lungs from the
- a)higher pressure within the lungs during inspiration
- b)increased intrathoracic pressure during inspiration
- c)positive pressure forcing air into the lungs
- d)pressure gradient created when the lungs expand
diffusion is:

the movement of a gas from a higher concentration to a lower concentration
most of the oxygen in blood is carried
- a)as carboxyhemoglobin
- b)attached to hemoglobin
- c)attached to leukocytes
- d)dissolved in plasma
hypoxemia is defined as
- a)decreased oxygen in the blood
- b)decreased hemoglobin levels
- c)decreased tissue oxygen levels
- d)decreased tissue perfusion
the transfer of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the capillary red blood cells and the tissue cells is called
- a)pulmonary ventilation
- b)internal respiration
- c)external respiration
- d)internal ventilation
primarily a beya agonist, this medication relaxes bronchial smooth muscle resulting in broncholdilation
- a)albuterol
- b)ipatropium bromide
- c)magnesium sulfate
- d)solumedrol
according to the Arizona dhs drug profiles, which medication can be administered to patients with burns potentially involving the airway?
- a)dexamethasone sodium phosphate
- b)methylprednisolone sodium succinate
- c)albuterol sulfate
- d)magnesium sulfate
according to the arizona DHS drug profile which medication can be administered to patients with torsade de pointes as well as hyperactive airway-severe asthma
- a)magnesium sulfate
- b)mehthylprednisolone sodium succinate
- c)albuterol sulfate
- d)iprotropium bromide
arizona paramedics are required to carry a minium of 10mg of albuterol sulfate. the
concentration of albuterol sulfate in the independent dose vial most commonly carried is :
- a).5mg/2.5ml
- b)2.5 mg/3ml
- c)500mcg/2.5ml
- d)1.5mg/2ml
according to the arizona dhs drug profiles
the usual dose of solumedrol in adults for airway distress is
- a) 40MG
- b) 80mg
- c) 100mg
- d) 125mg
the adult dose of respiratory distress/severe asthma is
- 1-2 g over 1-2 minutes
- 1-2 g over 5-60 minutes
- 2 g over 5-10 minutes
- 4-6 g over 15-20 minutes

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chapter 15 quiz 1

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