Respiratory Failure

Question 1

Hypoxemic RF is also known as..

Answer 1

oxygen failure b/c the primary problem is inadequate oxygen transfer between the alveoli & pulmonary capillary bed

Question 2

Hypercapnic RF also known as..

Answer 2

ventilatory failure b/c the primary problem is insufficient ability to remove CO2

Question 3

normal volume of blood / amount of gas in lung each minute

Answer 3

4-5 L