PaCO2 is measured in a five-year-old child and the result is 88 mmHg. Which of the following ...

PaCO2 is measured in a five-year-old child and the result is 88 mmHg. Which of the following correctly explains this result?
 A) It is normal if it was measured at sea level.
  B) It is normal if it was measured at an elevation of 5,000 ft.
  C) It is abnormal if it was measured at sea level.
  D) This result is only normal in neonatal patients.

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Q. 2  Under what circumstances is the the Maquet Servo-i ventilator pressure cycled?
 A) during CPAP
  B) during pressure support
  C) during pressure-control mode
  D) when the pressure limit is reached

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Q. 3  A patient suffering from severe diarrhea will most likely have which of the following types of pH disorder?
 A) metabolic acidosis
  B) respiratory acidosis
  C) metabolic alkalosis
  D) respiratory alkalosis

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Q. 4  Which of the following are trigger variables for the Maquet Servo-i ventilator?
  I. flow
  II. pressure
  III. time
  IV. manual
 A) I
  B) I and II
  C) I, II, and III
  D) I, II, III, and IV

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Q. 5  pH is a direct result of the number of which of the following ions?
 A) hydrogen
  B) chloride
  C) sodium
  D) helium