Free BCEN Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) Practice Question
A 65-year-old patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is being transported via air ambulance. At higher altitudes, what physiological effect should you most anticipate in this patient?
At higher altitudes, the partial pressure of oxygen decreases, leading to hypoxia. This can significantly impact patients with respiratory conditions like COPD, as their reduced capacity to exchange gases becomes more pronounced. Monitoring and managing oxygen levels are critical to prevent complications. Pulmonary edema and barotrauma are also concerns in flight transport, but hypoxia is a primary challenge due to reduced oxygen availability at altitude.
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General Principles of Flight Transport Nursing Practice
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