This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: At what level of carboxyhemoglobin saturation is hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy indicated for an ... (Read 78 times)

Tirant22

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 532
on: Jul 16, 2018
At what level of carboxyhemoglobin saturation is hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy indicated for an adult patient?
 
  a. Greater than 10
  b. Greater than 15
  c. Greater than 20
  d. Greater than 25

Question 2

Criteria for initiating hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy on an adult patient suspected of suffer-ing from acute carbon monoxide poisoning include which of the following?
 
  1. History of unconsciousness
  2. Carboxyhemoglobin saturation less than 20
  3. Presence of neurologic abnormality
  4. Presence of cardiac instability
  a. 2 and 3 only
  b. 1, 3, and 4 only
  c. 3 and 4 only
  d. 1, 2, 3, and 4


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

djpooyouma

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 325
Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Box 41-7 lists current criteria for selecting patients with acute carbon monoxide poisoning for treatment with HBO.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Box 41-7 lists current criteria for selecting patients with acute carbon monoxide poisoning for treatment with HBO.


Tirant22

  • Member
  • Posts: 532
Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Excellent

deja

  • Member
  • Posts: 332
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Eating carrots will improve your eyesight. Carrots are high in vitamin A (retinol), which is essential for good vision. It can also be found in milk, cheese, egg yolks, and liver.

Did you know?

When blood is deoxygenated and flowing back to the heart through the veins, it is dark reddish-blue in color. Blood in the arteries that is oxygenated and flowing out to the body is bright red. Whereas arterial blood comes out in spurts, venous blood flows.

Did you know?

Carbamazepine can interfere with the results of home pregnancy tests. If you are taking carbamazepine, do not try to test for pregnancy at home.

Did you know?

People often find it difficult to accept the idea that bacteria can be beneficial and improve health. Lactic acid bacteria are good, and when eaten, these bacteria improve health and increase longevity. These bacteria included in foods such as yogurt.

Did you know?

Fungal nail infections account for up to 30% of all skin infections. They affect 5% of the general population—mostly people over the age of 70.

Myocardial Oxygen supply and demand Myocardial Oxygen supply and demand
Testing Whether Therapy has Empirical Support Testing Whether Therapy has Empirical Support
A difference in oxygen content between the atmosphere and the exhaust gases enables an O2S to ... A difference in oxygen content between the atmosphere and the exhaust gases enables an O2S to ...
A typical good oxygen sensor waveform as displayed on a digital storage oscilloscope. Look for ... A typical good oxygen sensor waveform as displayed on a digital storage oscilloscope. Look for ...
Surface Fronts and Upper-Level Patterns: Cold Fronts and the Formation of Upper-Level Troughs Surface Fronts and Upper-Level Patterns: Cold Fronts and the Formation of Upper-Level Troughs
Structure of hemoglobin, the oxygen-transporting protein of red blood cells. It consists of four glo Structure of hemoglobin, the oxygen-transporting protein of red blood cells. It consists of four glo
Video: Brain Anatomy Animation (Part 2 of 2)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library