Which of the following oxygenation measures support a patient's readiness to wean? 1. PaO2/PAO2 (a/A) = 0.45 2. PaO2/FiO2 (P/F) = 110 3. PAO2 – PaO2 = 240 mm Hg 4. Physiologic shunt (Qs/Qt) = 12%

a. 1 and 3 only
b. 1, 2, and 3 only
c. 2 and 4 only
d. 1, 3, and 4 only


ANS: D

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