Ch. 16 Respiratory Emergencies

Question 1

Mild hypoxia causes an increase in ______ ____.

Answer 1

Heart Rate

Question 2

Severe hyopxia causes ______________.

Answer 2

Bradycardia

Question 3

The thorax is an airtight box with the _________ at the bottom and the _______ at the top.

Answer 3

The thorax is an airtight box with the diaphragm at the bottom and the trachea at the top.

Question 4

Minute ventilation can be increased by _____ breathing and _______ breathing.

Answer 4

Minute ventilation can be increased by Deep breathing and Rapid breathing.

Question 5

Kidneys play a part in controlling _____ balance, ____-____ balance, and _____ ________. Renal status factors into

Answer 5

Kidneys play a part in controlling Fluid balance, Acid-Base balance, and Blood Pressure.

Question 6

________ ________ combines with water to form Bicarbonate ions and hydrogen ions (carbonic acid).

Answer 6

Carbon Dioxide combines with water to form Bicarbonate ions and hydrogen ions (carbonic acid).

Question 7

Hypoventilation results in _________.

Answer 7

Acidosis

Question 8

________________ results in Alkalosis.

Answer 8

Hyperventilation

Question 9

Respiratory alkalosis causes ________ in the hands, mouth and feet and ultimately leads to ________ ________.

Answer 9

Respiratory alkalosis causes numbness in the hands, mouth and feet and ultimately leads to Carpopedal Spasm.

Question 10

What does KLUT stand for and what imbalance is it used for?

Answer 10

• K -etoacidosis
• L -actic acidosis (shock)
• U -uremia:renal failure(can’t make bicharb/can’t excreteH)
• T -oxins (overdose)