Breathing 100% O2, a patient has a PaO2–PaO2 of 60 mm Hg. Based on this information, what might you conclude?
a. The patient has severe hypoxemia.
b. The patient has an excessive work of breathing.
c. The patient has acceptable oxygenation.
d. The patient has inadequate ventilation.
ANS: C
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A. chronic renal failure. B. incontinence. C. nephrolithiasis (kidney stones). D. oliguria.
The bulky part of a muscle is the
A) belly. B) tendon. C) insertion. D) origin.
When the preceptor demonstrates a task in a manner different from what the student was taught, what should the student do?
A. Say nothing, recognizing the role of a learner in the facility B. Make sure that the error is corrected C. Tell the preceptor's supervisor that she is not doing the task correctly D. Politely suggest that it should have been done differently E. Report the observation to the practicum coordinator