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NREMT Paramedic

Category - Medical

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What is a normal blood PaCO₂level?

60mm Hg- 65mm Hg
80mm Hg- 90mm Hg
35mm Hg- 55mm Hg
15mm Hg- 25mm Hg

Explanation

Answer: C - A normal blood PaCO₂ level is 35-45mm Hg. Increasing the PaCO₂causes cerebral vasodilation, while decreasing it results in cerebral vasoconstriction. If the patient is poorly ventilated, the PaCO₂will increase, causing even further vasodilation with a subsequent increase in intracranial pressure.

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