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Acute Respiratory Failure Overview

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What is the main cause of acute respiratory failure as described in the text?

Mechanical abnormality of the lungs or chest wall (correct)

Defect in the alveoli

Impaired function of the cardiovascular system

Failure of the respiratory control center of the brain

In acute respiratory failure, what is the classification based on the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide?

Hypertensive or hypoglycemic

Hypoxemic or hyperglycemic

Hypotensive or hypercalcemic

Hypoxemic or hypercapnic (correct)

What assessment finding indicates hypoxemia in a person with acute respiratory failure?

Oxygen saturation above 90%

Paco2 less than 45 mm Hg

Acidemia (correct)

Pao2 greater than 60 mm Hg

Which nursing consideration is NOT mentioned in the text for managing acute respiratory failure?

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When should a client with acute respiratory failure be prepared for mechanical ventilation according to the text?

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Acute Respiratory Failure Overview

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Questions and Answers

What is the main cause of acute respiratory failure as described in the text?

In acute respiratory failure, what is the classification based on the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide?

What assessment finding indicates hypoxemia in a person with acute respiratory failure?

Which nursing consideration is NOT mentioned in the text for managing acute respiratory failure?

When should a client with acute respiratory failure be prepared for mechanical ventilation according to the text?

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