Respiration and Respiratory Failure
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What is the primary function of respiration?

  • Regulating body temperature
  • Transporting nutrients in the body
  • Exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide (correct)
  • Filtering blood

    • Which type of respiratory failure is characterized by inadequate oxygen transfer to the blood?

  • Hypoxemic respiratory failure (correct)
  • Chronic respiratory failure
  • Hypercapnic respiratory failure
  • Acute respiratory failure

    • What is a common cause of chronic respiratory failure?

  • COVID-19
  • Heart disease
  • Spinal cord injuries (correct)
  • Liver failure

    • Which type of respiratory failure has high levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the blood?

    <p>Hypercapnic respiratory failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In chronic respiratory failure, what is the distinguishing factor from acute respiratory failure?

    <p>Longer duration of symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a condition that can lead to acute respiratory failure?

    <p>Drug or alcohol overdose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What diagnostic studies are recommended for a patient presenting with sudden decrease in oxygen or rapid increase in carbon dioxide?

    <p>Chest x-ray and Echocardiography</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a component of the treatment plan mentioned in the text?

    <p>Physical therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Oxygen Therapy as mentioned in the text?

    <p>To provide the body with extra oxygen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT listed as a complication of acute respiratory failure in the text?

    <p>Hypertension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of Nursing Management for patients with respiratory issues?

    <p>Ensuring airway clearness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some common clinical manifestations of a serious condition related to respiratory issues according to the text?

    <p>Confusion, tachycardia, cyanosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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