When Acute Ventilatory Failure Is Present, Which of the Following

question 53

Multiple Choice

When acute ventilatory failure is present, which of the following would be true?

• A) PCO₂ above normal range, pH below normal range, HCO₃- within normal range
• B) PCO₂ above normal range, pH within normal range, HCO₃ within normal range
• C) PCO₂ above normal, pH within normal range, HCO₃ below normal range
• D) PCO₂ above normal range, pH below normal range, HCO₃-above normal range

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Definitions:

Group Polarization

The tendency for group members' opinions to become more extreme (either stronger or weaker) after group discussions.

Bystander Effect

A social psychological phenomenon in which individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when other people are present.

Diffusion of Responsibility

A phenomenon where individuals in a group are less likely to take action or feel a sense of responsibility because the responsibility is perceived to be shared among all group members.

Darley and Latané

Psychologists known for their work on the bystander effect, demonstrating that the presence of others can decrease an individual's likelihood to help someone in distress.