1. The apnea test

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a. assesses f_____ of m_____.

function of medulla

b. To be a valid test of brain death, PaCO₂ must reach_____ mm Hg without

60 mm Hg

c. This usually takes minutes.

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2. Name five complicating conditions that must not be present to declare an adult brain dead.

Hint: hipps

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a. h_____

hypothermia: core temperature less than 32.2°C(90°F)

b. i_____

intoxication (i.e., paralytics barbiturates)

c. p_____

postresucitation (i.e., could be in shock, or atropine may have been used in resuscitating, causing fixed, dilated pupils

d. p_____

pentobarbital level > 10 μ/mL

e. s_____

shock (SBP less than 90)

3. Are there different age-dependent observation periods to declare brain death? If so, what are they?

yes

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a. newborn to 7 days

observe for 7 days

b. age 7 days to 2 months

observe for 2 days; 2 exams, 2 electroencephalographs 48 hours apart

c. age 2 months to 12 months

observe for 2 days; 2 exams, 2 electroencephalographs 24 hours apart

d. older than 12 months

12 hours observation