A sample of blood has been taken from a patient’s pulmonary artery. What mixed venous oxygen saturation value (SvO2) would indicate that the patient is normal?

a. 40 mm Hg
b. 95 mm Hg
c. 75%
d. 97%


Ans: c. 75%

Explanation: A normal SvO2 is 75%. Normal PvO2 is 40 mm Hg. Normal arterial blood values for oxygen are SaO2 of 97% and PaO2 of 95 mm Hg.

Health Professions

You might also like to view...

After the dentist designs the digital restoration with the CAD software, it is sent to the

a. milling machine. b. cementing machine. c. engineering machine. d. restorative machine.

Health Professions

Which one of the following organs would be considered a part of the endocrine system?

A. Pancreas C. Appendix B. Gall bladder D. Medulla

Health Professions

When you enter an exam room without knocking, you commit the intentional tort of invasion of ________. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Health Professions

Large practices often use a(n) ________ billing service for both their insurance and patient billing procedures. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Health Professions