NSG 321 Oxygenation 3 (Complete And Verified Study material) (12pages) LEARNEXAMS

1. What is hypoxia?: Answer inadequate amount of oxygen is available for cells 2. What are the chronic signs of hypoxia?: Answer 1. clubbing of fingers 2. enlarged heart 3. anorexia 4. constipation 5. decreased urinary input 6. weakness 3. What are some early signs of hypoxia?: Answer anxiety/restlessness and confusion 4. What is a late sign of hypoxia?: Answer Cyanosis 5. What does tachypnea mean?: Answer increased respiratory rate 6. What does tachycardia mean?: Answer increased pulse rate 7. What is the #1 risk factory for COPD (Chronic obstructive pulmonary dis-ease)?: Answer Smoking