____ Is Defined as a Sudden Increase in the PaCO₂

Multiple Choice

____ is defined as a sudden increase in the PaCO₂ to greater than 50 mm Hg with an accompanying respiratory acidosis (pH <7.30) .

A) Acute ventilatory failure
B) Impending ventilatory failure
C) Severe hypoxemia
D) Prophylactic ventilatory support