Respiratory Exam Flashcards
1
Q
Most serious adverse event when under anesthesia:
A
Hypoxemia
- loss of patient airway
- respiratory depression d/t meds
2
Q
2 monitors of respiratory functions
A
ETCO2
Pulse ox
3
Q
3 principle functions of resp system
A
- exchange gas between lung & blood
- regulate serum H+ ion concentration
- immunologic function
4
Q
Removal of CO2 is determined by what?
A
alveolar ventilation (not minute ventilation)
5
Q
Will dead space increase or decrease in COPD?
A
Increase
