NURS 5463 Module 1: Hypoxia Practice
Exam Questions Solved Correctly.
5 mechanisms that cause hypoxia - Answer Hypoventilation
VQ mismatch
R to L shunt
Diffusion impairments
Decreased inspired O2 tension
Hypoxia: hypoventilation labs - Answer Normal A-a gradient
Increased CO2
Corrects with O2
Hypoxia: VQ mismatch labs - Answer Increased A-a gradient
Improves with O2
Hypoxia: R to L shunt labs - Answer Difficult to correct with O2
Hypoxia: Diffusion impairment labs - Answer Worsens with activity
Corrects with O2
Hypoxia: Decreased inspired O2 tension labs - Answer Corrects with O2
VQ mismatch causes - Answer COPD
asthma
PE
ILD
PNA
Exam Questions Solved Correctly.
5 mechanisms that cause hypoxia - Answer Hypoventilation
VQ mismatch
R to L shunt
Diffusion impairments
Decreased inspired O2 tension
Hypoxia: hypoventilation labs - Answer Normal A-a gradient
Increased CO2
Corrects with O2
Hypoxia: VQ mismatch labs - Answer Increased A-a gradient
Improves with O2
Hypoxia: R to L shunt labs - Answer Difficult to correct with O2
Hypoxia: Diffusion impairment labs - Answer Worsens with activity
Corrects with O2
Hypoxia: Decreased inspired O2 tension labs - Answer Corrects with O2
VQ mismatch causes - Answer COPD
asthma
PE
ILD
PNA
