Pathology (PATHOLOGY)

PATHOLOGY FINAL EXAM (Study Guide Questions & Answers) A 74-year-old man with a long history of emphysema and chronic bronchitis enters the ER in respiratory distress. His RR is 34/minute and labored. His HR is 115/minute and BP is 170/120. What is the clinical interpretation of the following ABG (in addition to hypoxemia)? pH 7.51 PaCO2 68 mmHg PaO2 49 mmHg HCO3- 53 mEq/L A. Acute alveolar hyperventilation B. Acute ventilatory failure C. Acute alveolar hyperventilation superimposed o...

PATHOLOGY FINAL EXAM (Study Guide Questions & Answers). A 74-year-old man with a long history of emphysema and chronic bronchitis enters the ER in respiratory distress. His RR is 34/minute and labored. His HR is 115/minute and BP is 170/120. What is the clinical interpretation of the following ABG (in addition to hypoxemia)? pH 7.51 PaCO2 68 mmHg PaO2 49 mmHg HCO3- 53 mEq/L A. Acute alveolar hyperventilation B. Acute ventilatory failure C. Acute alveolar hyperventilation superimposed...

PATHOLOGY FINAL EXAM (Study Guide Questions & Answers) A 56-year-old patient arrives to the ER with extreme shortness of breath. Upon observation, you note that the patient has an increased AP chest diameter, using accessory muscles and pursed-lips to breathe. The following ABG results are available. Based on this data, what treatment would you recommend? pH 7.28 PaCO2 97 mmHg HCO3 37 mmHg PaO2 40 mmHg A. Recommend administration of 50% FiO2 via venturi mask and monitor closely B. Adm...