A Patient Who Was Involved in a Motor Vehicle Crash

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient who was involved in a motor vehicle crash has had a tracheostomy placed to allow for continued mechanical ventilation. How should the nurse interpret the following arterial blood gas results: pH 7.48,PaO₂ 85 mm Hg,PaCO₂ 32 mm Hg,and HCO₃ 25 mEq/L?

• A)Metabolic acidosis
• B)Metabolic alkalosis
• C)Respiratory acidosis
• D)Respiratory alkalosis

Comprehend the concepts of magnetic switches and their activation mechanisms.

Grasp the importance and application of DIP switches in installation settings.

Understand the principles of control circuits in magnetic motor starters.

Recognize the difference in current handling capacities between control relay contacts and contactors.

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