Pnr 204 pediatrics exam Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is ventilation? Process of breathing air into and out of the lungs What do red blood cells do? Red blood cells carry o2 (oxygen) to the tissues Co2 (carbon dioxide) to the lungs Red blood cells are called Erythrocytes Hemoglobin is The molecule that attaches oxygen What should oxygen levels be at? Be greater than 90% What are some signs of respiratory distress? Tachypnea • rales, rhonchi, wheezing • increasing use of accessory muscles • cyanosis of nail beds • mental...