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What is the characteristic of Type 1 respiratory failure?
What is the characteristic of Type 1 respiratory failure?
- Normal arterial oxygen and carbon dioxide levels
- Low arterial oxygen levels (hypoxemia) (correct)
- Altered mental status
- High arterial carbon dioxide levels (hypercapnia)
How is respiratory failure classified based on carbon dioxide levels?
How is respiratory failure classified based on carbon dioxide levels?
- Type 1 - high carbon dioxide level, Type 2 - low carbon dioxide level
- Both Type 1 and Type 2 have high carbon dioxide levels
- Type 1 - low carbon dioxide level, Type 2 - high carbon dioxide level (correct)
- Both Type 1 and Type 2 have low carbon dioxide levels
What is the typical oxygen partial pressure reference value for Pa O2 in the blood?
What is the typical oxygen partial pressure reference value for Pa O2 in the blood?
- More than 90 mmHg (12 kPa)
- Less than 70 mmHg (9.3 kPa)
- Less than 60 mmHg (8.0 kPa)
- More than 80 mmHg (11 kPa) (correct)
What causes altered mental status in respiratory failure?
What causes altered mental status in respiratory failure?
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Which condition can potentially result in respiratory failure by reducing the flow of air into and out of the lungs?
Which condition can potentially result in respiratory failure by reducing the flow of air into and out of the lungs?
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