Acute Myocardial Infarction - Multiple Choice Questions

Questions:

1. Mr. James' respiratory rate was high (25 BPM) with increase work of breathing. However, Sp02 was in the normal range (94%). What could be the reason?

1. His brain is receiving less oxygen hence activating the respiratory center to increase the rate of respiration

2. Due to cardiogenic pulmonary edema, there is 

3. the less gaseous exchange which is a rising level of carbon dioxide and 

4. increasing respiratory rate.

5. Mr. James is anxious, and his anxiety is activating the sympathetic nervous system

6. None of these