Which of the following would be a normal person's venous oxygen pressure (PaO2)?

a. 35 to 45 mm Hg
b. 45 to 80 mm Hg
c. 80 to 100 mm Hg
d. 100 to 120 mm Hg


A
A normal person's PaO2 is 35 to 45 mm Hg. Higher values could only be achieved by giving the person supplemental oxygen.

Health Professions

You might also like to view...

Female Genital Mutilation

a. no longer occurs. b. has no side effects. c. can cause infections and pregnancy complications. d. is legal in the United States.

Health Professions

Which type of scheduling works well for specialty and consulting practices because it allows the physician time to prepare for each office visit with the knowledge that the day will begin and end on schedule if patients adhere to their assigned times?

A) Stream scheduling B) Triage scheduling C) Double booking D) Open hours scheduling

Health Professions

A patient's living will can be witnessed by his or her spouse and son or daughter

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Health Professions

A spinal cord injury at the level of C7 would MOST likely result in:

A. paralysis of the diaphragm. B. paralysis of all the respiratory muscles. C. paralysis of the intercostal muscles. D. immediate cardiac arrest.

Health Professions