Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Question 0

What blood value indicates hypercapnia?

Answer 0

PCO2 above 45 mmHg

Question 1

What PO2 value indicates hypoxemia?

Answer 1

Below 50 mmHg

Question 2

Identify the condition that exists when the PO2 is less than 50 mmHg and FiO2 is greater than 60%

Answer 2

Hypoxemia

Question 3

Three symptoms of respiratory failure in adults

Answer 3

Dyspnea/tachypnea, intercostal and sternal retractions, cyanosis

Question 4

Four common causes of respiratory failure in children

Answer 4

Congenital heart disease, respiratory distress syndrome, infection/sepsis, neuromuscular disease, trauma and burns, aspiration, fluid overload/dehydration, anesthesia and narcotic overdose

Question 5

What percentage of O2 should a child in severe respiratory distress receive?

Answer 5

100%