Hypoxia is best defined as a condition in which what occurs?
a. Blood Hb levels are less than normal (15 g/dl).
b. The arterial PCO2 is greater than normal (45 mm Hg).
c. The arterial PO2 is greater than normal (100 mm Hg).
d. Tissue O2 delivery is inadequate to meet cellular needs.
ANS: D
When O2 delivery falls short of cellular needs, hypoxia occurs.
You might also like to view...
What is the purpose of a Waters projection?
What will be an ideal response?
An authorization to an insurance company to make payments directly to the pharmacy is called
Coordination of benefits Assignment of benefits Deductible Copayment
Outline the common health behavior theories that are encompassed in the PER worksheet
You arrive at the scene of a domestic dispute. You can hear yelling and the sound of breaking glass from inside the residence. You should:
A. immediately gain access to the patient. B. carefully enter the house and call law enforcement. C. tell the patient to come outside so you can provide care. D. retreat to a safe place until the scene has been secured.