According to the Berlin definition of ARDS, what does a PaO2/FIO2 ratio of 150 mm Hg indicate for a patient on mechanical ventilation with a PEEP of 10 cm H2O?
a. Normal lungs
b. Mild ARDS
c. Moderate ARDS
d. Severe ARDS
C
Moderate ARDS is present when the PaO2/FIO2 ratio falls between 100 and 199 mm Hg.
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Which of the following are often referred to as high-strength bases?
a. Glass ionomers b. Zinc phosphate c. Polycarboxylate d. All of the above
The pink section in the Physicians' Desk Reference (PDR) is the manufacturer's index with company names, addresses, phone numbers, emergency contacts, and lists of products.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
A male patient has altered mental status secondary to a brain tumor. The EMT would classify the brain tumor as which type of cause?
A) Central B) Structural C) Metabolic D) Internal