Author Question: What is the level of SpO2 typically associated with discontinuation of O2 therapy? a. 88 b. 90 ... (Read 28 times)

Coya19@aol.com · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

What is the level of SpO2 typically associated with discontinuation of O2 therapy?

a. 88
b. 90
c. 92
d. 94

Question 2

Which of the following would indicate adequate oxygenation for adult patients with chronic lung disease and an accompanying acute-on-chronic hypoxemia?

1. SaO2 of 90 or higher
2. PaO2 of 50 to 60 mm Hg
3. SaO2 of 85 to 90
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 1, 2, and 3

juicepod · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Once the SpO2 is 92 or higher on room air, therapy is often discontinued.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Adequate oxygenation of these patients generally means an SaO2 of 85 to 90 with a PaO2 of 50 to 60 mm Hg.