Respiratory Failure

Question 1

What Po2 value indicates respiratory failure in adults?

Answer 1

Po2 below 60 mm Hg

Question 2

What blood value indicates hypercapnia?

Answer 2

Pco2 above 45 mm Hg

Question 3

Identify the condition that exists when the Po2 is less than 50 mm HG and FIo2 us greater than 60%.

Answer 3

Hypoxemia

Question 4

List three symptoms of respiratory failure in adults.

Answer 4

Dyspnea/tachypnea
Intercostal and sternal retractions
Cyanosis

Question 5

List four common causes of respiratory failure in children.

Answer 5

Congenital heart disease
Infection or sepsis
Respiratory distress syndrome
Aspiration
Fluid overload or dehydration

Question 6

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

Answer 6

100%