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?

    <p>Administer anticoagulant therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>If supplemental oxygen maintains an acceptable PaCO2 level</p> Signup and view all the answers

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