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haleyc112

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on: Jul 16, 2018
When titrating the FiO2 level downward from 100 to 40, what is the maximum increment that should be applied between estimates of oxygenation?
 
  a. 5
  b. 10
  c. 20
  d. 25

Question 2

When titrating the FiO2 down from 50 to 21, in what increments should it be reduced?
 
  a. All at once is acceptable.
  b. No more than 5.
  c. 5 to 10.
  d. 10 to 20.


chevyboi1976

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

ANS: C
In either case, it is suggested that O2 levels be titrated down from 100 to 50 O2 in decre-ments not to exceed 20.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
For reducing O2 concentration from 50 to 21, O2 changes should be in steps of 5 to 10 followed by oximetry or measurement of blood gases.


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