Exam 7: Ventilation, perfusion, and Shock: Understanding Pathophysiology

A 12-year-old female patient is having an asthma attack after participating in some strenuous activity during recess at school.She's taken several doses of her own bronchodilator with little relief.Your partner immediately administers oxygen.Providing supplemental oxygen will increase the amount of oxygen molecules carried by the ________ in her blood,helping oxygenate critical organs like the brain.

Daniel has been performing landscaping on a hot,humid summer day when he suddenly becomes dizzy and feels like he might faint.This disruption of fluid balance is most likely caused by:

What is FiO₂?

The potential space between the lung and chest wall is called the:

You are on the scene at a local park where a 51-year-old male is reported to be confused and having difficulty walking.Your partner notes that the patient is wearing a bracelet indicating he is diabetic.Upon questioning,the patient is able to report that he has not eaten in 8 hours.Your knowledge of pathophysiology suggests that the patient may be suffering from a diabetic emergency.Glucose is a building block for what form of energy in the cell?