Why do transcutaneous oxygen tension (PO2) and carbon dioxide tension (PCO2) values differ from PaO2 and PaCO2 measurements?
A) Because of the lag time between the cardiac output and the time the blood reaches the transcutaneous electrode site
B) Because the skin is much more permeable to oxygen than carbon dioxide
C) Because oxygen is consumed and carbon dioxide is produced in transit from the left ventricle to the electrode site
D) Because metabolism in the tissue consumes oxygen and produces carbon dioxide at the site of the electrode
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q6: The therapist is assessing a mechanically ventilated
Q7: Which of the following conditions will preclude
Q8: Which of the following is the main
Q9: The therapist has been asked to measure
Q10: What is the purpose of indirect calorimetry?
A)
Q11: A therapist is monitoring a child on
Q13: The following capnogram was obtained from a
Q14: How is the percentage of functional hemoglobin
Q15: Which of the following is volumetric capnography
Q16: The therapist has applied a bandage-type pulse
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents