MFA Exit Exam • Set 2 Question 7 of 30
A small percentage of casualties with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease have hypoxic drive. These patients breathe because of a:
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Direct Answer
Option A: Low oxygen level.
Patients with chronic respiratory issues often adapt to high carbon dioxide levels, causing their drive to breathe to shift from CO2 sensitivity to reliance on low levels of oxygen in the blood.
All Options
A
Low oxygen level.
(Correct Answer)
B
Low carbon dioxide level.
C
High oxygen level.
D
High carbon dioxide level.
Detailed Explanation & Context
Patients with chronic respiratory issues often adapt to high carbon dioxide levels, causing their drive to breathe to shift from CO2 sensitivity to reliance on low levels of oxygen in the blood.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Medical First Aid (MFA).
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