Hypoxemia can be assessed by measuring the ____.

A. SaO2
B. PaO2
C. PaCO2
D. R


Answer: B

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A. The zone of coagulation is resolving. B. The patient has an allergy to sulfa. C. The wound is infected. D. You should be less aggressive with your debridement because this is a sign of a hyperactive inflammatory response.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following is a collection of air in the chest around the lungs, which may cause atelectasis?

A. Pneumothorax B. Pulmonary edema C. SARS D. Emphysema E. Pulmonary embolism

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a. 80 b. 90 c. 70 d. 75

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