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Wadzanai

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Approximately what percentage of patients with pulmonary embolism have a normal ECG?
 
  a. 10 to 15
  b. 25 to 30
  c. 40 to 60
  d. 70 to 75

Question 2

Which of the following arterial blood gas findings is seen in most patients with pulmonary embo-lism?
 
  a. Hypercapnia
  b. Hypoxemia
  c. Low pH
  d. Normal SaO2



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kaylee05

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The ECG is frequently abnormal in patients with pulmonary embolism (87 of the time) and normal the rest of the time.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Most patients with acute pulmonary embolism have hypoxemia and hypocapnia.




Wadzanai

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Wow, this really help


dyrone

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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