Question 36 (part 2) · LEK · Respiratory failure
Which is/are the symptom/symptoms of CO2 retention in acute on chronic type 2 respiratory failure?
1) confusion;
2) peripheral coldness;
3) asterixis (flapping tremor);
4) sinus tachycardia;
5) a bounding pulse.
The correct answer is:
2) peripheral coldness;
3) asterixis (flapping tremor);
4) sinus tachycardia;
5) a bounding pulse.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,2.
- B. 2,4.
- C. 2,4,5.
- D. 1,3,5.
- E. only 1.
Hint
CO2 is a potent vasodilator and depresses the central nervous system; think about how the hands and pulse feel.
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