A patient has the following blood gas data. Calculate the alveolar oxygen tension (PAO2.) (in mmHg) ABG:  pH 7.47,  PaCO2  28,  PaO2  85,  HCO3  20, SaO2  95%VBG (mixed):  pH 7.43,  PvCO2  40,  PvO2  35, SvO2  58%FiO2  .60,    Hb  12, PB 740,  RQ 0.9

The normal range for cardiac index of an adult patient is [lowvalue] to [highvalue] L/min/m2.

While reviewing a patient chart, you note that the CBC with differential shows elevated neutrophils. This finding is consistent with

Which of the following represents normal mixed venous blood gases in a healthy adult?

Upon diffusion from the alveolus into the pulmonary capillary bed, oxygen will initially enter the RBC and bind to hemoglobin. This is due to the ____________________ qualities of oxygen.

Which of the following IV drugs is administered to decrease systemic vascular resistance?

During a 6-minute Walk Test, you document that the patient’s SpO2 decreases from 97% to 89% and the HR increased from 82 to 121 bpm. Use principles of gas diffusion and lung physiology to explain how these results would be indicative of a pulmonary diffusion defect. (ie What happened during exercise to cause a diffusion defect?)

Fill in the chart below naming the vessels, chambers and valves in the normal blood flow through the cardiovascular system. [A], [B], [C], [D], [E], [F], [G], [H], [I], [J], [K]

Which of the following would be considered a normal blood serum level for sodium?  

_______________________ is a period of relaxation during which a heart chamber is filling.