Respiratory failure is which of the following?
I.PaO₂ of 40-50 mmHg on room air and PaCO₂
II.A syndrome where the lungs are not able to adequately exchange O₂ and CO₂
III.A condition always linked to chronic respiratory diseases
IV.This is a terminal condition with the patient will not recover from
A) I, II, III and IV
B) I, II and IV
C) I and II
D) II and III

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Respiratory failure can be defined as I)a PaO₂ of 40 -59 mmHg while breathing room air or a PaCO₂ of greater than 50mmHg.II)The lungs are unable to exchange gases.The gas exchange abnormality may be acute or chronic.The exchange of oxygen,carbon dioxide,or both may be impaired during respiratory failure.

Respiratory Failure Is Which of the Following