What fractional inspired oxygen (FIO2) setting should be set on the ventilator when the patient currently has a partial pressure of oxygen (PaO2) of 53 mm Hg while receiving 50% oxygen and the desired PaO2 is 90 mm Hg?

a. 0.64
b. 0.74
c. 0.85
d. 0.95


ANS: C

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