NUR 108 Oxygenation
- Oxygenation
Answer The process of delivering oxygen to the body's tissues.
- pH
Answer The measurement of the acidity or alkalinity of blood, which should be between 7.35 and 7.45.
- PaO2 partial pressure of oxygen
Answer The partial pressure of oxygen in arterial blood, which should be between 80-100 mm Hg.
- PaCO2 partial pressure of carbon dioxide
Answer The partial pressure of carbon dioxide in arterial blood, which should be between 35-45 mm Hg.
- HCO3 (Bicarbonate)
Answer The bicarbonate level in blood, which should be between 22-26 mEq/L.
- SaO2
Answer The percentage of hemoglobin saturated with oxygen in arterial blood, which should be between 94-100%.
- Apnea
Answer 1 / 3
A temporary cessation of breathing.
- Atelectasis
Answer The collapse or closure of a lung or part of a lung.
- Dyspnea
Answer Difficulty or labored breathing.
- Hypoxemia
Answer Low oxygen levels in the blood.
- Hypoxia
Answer Inadequate oxygen supply to the body's tissues.
- Hyperventilation
Answer An increased rate and depth of breathing.
- Hypoventilation
Answer A decreased rate and depth of breathing.
- Tachypnea
Answer Rapid breathing.
- Decreased O2 carrying capacity 2 / 3
Answer A reduced ability of blood to carry oxygen.
- Hypovolemia
Answer A decreased blood volume.
- Increased Metabolic Rate
Answer An elevated rate of energy consumption by the body.
- O2 Carrier Hemoglobin Factors
Answer Factors affecting the ability of hemoglobin to carry oxygen.
- Anemia
Answer A decreased number of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood.
- Carbon Monoxide (CO) Inhalation
Answer The inhalation of carbon monoxide, a toxic gas that binds to hemoglobin.
- Decreased Inspired Oxygen Concentration
Answer A reduction in the amount of oxygen inhaled.
- Shock
Answer A life-threatening condition caused by insufficient blood flow.
- Peripheral vasoconstriction
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