4367-blood

Why are some units of blood irradiated. They tend to be given to immunocomprised patients. What does irradiation actively do to the blood, that makes it safer for these patients?

Is it possible to hold your breath until you die?

Is it possible to hold your breath until you turn blue and die? Why or why not? Be very detailed using principles of respiration, blood oxygen levels and blood carbio dioxide levels.

Why is it bad to administer pure oxygen to someone with emphysema?

Mr. Smith has had chronic advanced emphysema for 15 years. Mr Smith is hospitalized for his condition and without thinking , his nurse immediately administers pure oxygen. Mr. Smith stops breathing. Why? Be very specific.

Stomach problems and vitamin deficiencies

A patient was experiencing stomach problems and was starting to show signs of vitamin deficiencies. Which vitamin would be most affected with a stomach pathology and why? How would supplements be administered and why? Amy was also placed on an antibiotic for a sore throat and it also destroyed bacteria in the colon. How would this contribute to her vitamin deficiency? Which vitamin and why? Be very specific.

Collapsed lung

A member of a gang was rushed to the emergency room with a stab wound to the left thorax. It was found that his left lung had collapsed. Why had his lung collapsed? Why only his left lung? What is this condition called? How could this condition be corrected by the emergency room personnel?