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level: Chapter 15 paramedic level 24

Questions and Answers List

Question	Answer
A pathological condition characterized by a blood pH of greater than 7.45 and resulting from accumulation of bes in the body from a respiratory cause	respiratory alkalosis
The drawing in of the intercostal muscles and the muscles above the clavicles that can occur in respiratory distress	Retractions
A technique in which a wire is placed through the trachea and into the mouth with a needle via the cricoid membrane; the endotracheal tube is then placed over the wire and guided into the trachea	Retrograde intubation
A continuous, low-pitched sound; indicates mucus or fluid in the larger lower airways	Rhonchi
A pathological condition characterized by a blood pH of less than 7.35 and caused by teh accumulation of acids int he body from a respiratory cause	Respiratory acidosis