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Ebrown

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Which of the following measures are useful indicators in assessing the adequacy of a patient's oxygenation? 1. PaO2PaO2 2. PaO2-to-FiO2 ratio 3. VD/VT 4. Pulmonary shunt
 
  a. 1 and 2 only
  b. 1 and 3 only
  c. 2 and 3 only
  d. 1, 2, and 3 only

Question 2

A need for some form of ventilatory support is usually indicated when an adult's rate of breath-ing rises above what level?
 
  a. 35/min
  b. 30/min
  c. 25/min
  d. 20/min


sarajane1989

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

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A


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