You are assessing a patient in heart failure. Which sign or symptom seemingly indicates that the left ventricle is the cause of the heart failure?
A) Crackles in the bases of both lungs
B) SpO2 of 95% with no supplemental oxygen
C) Difficulty breathing when in an upright position
D) Heart rate of 62 beats/min
A) Crackles in the bases of both lungs
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a. 1 and 2 only b. 2 and 3 only c. 1 and 3 only d. 3 only
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
The root operation of measurement in the Measurement and Monitoring section (4B0) lists four items in the function/device section that are used with all of the following body systems except the:
A. cardiovascular system. B. nervous system. C. urinary system. D. respiratory system.
The amount of oxygen delivered depends on the patient's oxygenation state. Oxygen flow should be titrated to maintain a:
A) SpO2 > 90 percent. B) SpO2 > 95 percent. C) SpO2 < 90 percent. D) SpO2 < 95 percent.