Pulm extra

Question 1

what is the westermark sign or the hampton hump sign associaed with ?

Answer 1

pulmonary embolism

Question 2

prior to procedures requiring endotracheal intubation, what should patients with a history of asthma be given to reduce postop complications?

Answer 2

inhaled rapid-acting beta agonist before surgery

Question 3

what are the normals for pH, HCO3, and PCO2

Answer 3

pH - 7.35-7.45
HCO3 - 22-26
PCO2 - 35-45

Question 4

Is atelectasis a transudative or exudative process

Answer 4

transudative