Respiratory Failure

Question 0

What blood value indicates hypercapnia?

Answer 0

PCO2 above 45 mm Hg

Question 1

What PO2 value indicates respiratory failure in adults?

Answer 1

PO2 below 60 mm Hg

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Hypoxemia

Question 3

List three symptoms of respiratory failure in adults.

Answer 3

1) dyspnea/tachypnea
2) intercostal and sternal retractions
3) cyanosis

Question 4

List four common causes of respiratory failure in children.

Answer 4

1) congenital heart disease
2) infection or sepsis
3) respiratory distress syndrome
4) aspiration
5) fluid overload or dehydration

Question 5

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

Answer 5

100%