Your patient has a P(A?a)O2 of 200 mm Hg while breathing 100% O2. What is the estimated percentage shunt?

a. 5%
b. 10%
c. 20%
d. 30%


ANS: B
P(A–a)O2 increases to 100 to 150 mm Hg when the person is breathing 100% O2.

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