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AEWBW

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on: Jul 16, 2018
When would symptoms of ARDS associated with a fat embolism from a long bone fracture be most likely to develop?
 
  a. 2 to 4 hours following the fracture
  b. 4 to 12 hours following the fracture
  c. 12 to 48 hours following the fracture
  d. 48 to 96 hours following the fracture

Question 2

Which of the following would be a normal person's venous oxygen pressure (PaO2)?
 
  a. 35 to 45 mm Hg
  b. 45 to 80 mm Hg
  c. 80 to 100 mm Hg
  d. 100 to 120 mm Hg


sailorcrescent

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Between 12 and 48 hours after the fracture of a long bone, the symptoms of ARDS related to a fat embolism from the fracture would begin to appear.

Answer to Question 2

A
A normal person's PaO2 is 35 to 45 mm Hg. Higher values could only be achieved by giving the person supplemental oxygen.


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