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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


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juicepod

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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.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Gracias!

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:D TYSM

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