Hypoxia and Anesthesia Techniques

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What is the main characteristic of hypoxic hypoxia?

Normal arterial pO2 with reduced oxygen carrying capacity of blood
Low arterial pO2 with reduced oxygen carrying capacity of blood
Low arterial pO2 with normal or elevated oxygen carrying capacity of blood (correct)
High arterial pO2 with normal oxygen carrying capacity of blood

What is the primary cause of anaemic hypoxia?

Venous arterial shunts
Low pO2 of inspired air
Defect in exchange of gases
Anemia (correct)

What distinguishes stagnant (ischaemic) hypoxia from other types?

Blood flow to the tissue is so low despite normal arterial pO2 and haemoglobin concentration (correct)
Complete absence of oxygen in the tissues
Normal arterial pO2 with reduced oxygen carrying capacity of blood
Low arterial pO2 with normal or elevated oxygen carrying capacity of blood

Which factor contributes to hypoxic hypoxia?

Decreased pulmonary ventilation (D) Signup and view all the answers

What causes anaemic hypoxia?

Haemorrhage (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of cyanosis?

Abnormal bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does central cyanosis involve?

Reduced arterial oxygen saturation and highly vascularized tissues such as lips, hands, feet, tongue, and mucus membrane (D) Signup and view all the answers