CCP-C Study Guide Exam Questions & Answers 2024/2025

CCP-C Study Guide Exam Questions & Answers 2024/2025 What are the accepted arterial blood gas values indicative of acute respiratory failure - ANSWERSPaO2 less than 60 mmhg and PaCO2 greater than 50 mmhg and arterial pH less than 7.30 on room air COPD patients that breathe with pursed lips are essentially mimicking what mechanical vent setting - ANSWERSPositive end expiratory pressure ( PEEP ) Pulmonary edema is a direct result of failure of which heart chamber - ANSWERSLeft ventricle Pulmonary emboli results in hypoxemia through what mechanisms - ANSWERSventilation/perfusion mismatch What is the purpose of administration of magnesium sulfate in patients with acute bronchospasm - ANSWERSbronchial smooth muscle relaxation What are normal arterial blood gas values - ANSWERSPh 7.35 - 7.45 PaO2 80-100 mmhg PaCO2 35 - 45 mmhg HCO3 22-26 mEq/l What are the classic early signs of asthma - ANSWERSDyspnea, expiratory wheezing, cough, tachycardia, and chest tightness Why are beta2 agonists beneficial in asthma - ANSWERSrelaxation of bronchial smooth muscle, inhibition of chemical mediator response, and promotion of mucociliary clearance What type of medication is primarily used for the treatment of pneumonia - ANSWERSAntibiotcs