Multiple Choice
A patient being monitored by capnography exhibits a sudden rise in end-tidal CO2 levels. Which of the following are possible causes?
1) Sudden release of a tourniquet
2) Massive pulmonary embolism
3) Sudden increase in cardiac output
4) Injection of NaHCO3
A) 2 and 3 only
B) 1, 3, and 4 only
C) 2, 3, and 4 only
D) 1, 2, 3, and 4
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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