Your ICU patient has ARDS with a pO2 of 62 mmHg, despite mechanical ventilation and oxygenation. Which of the following best explains this finding?
A) It is a problem with perfusion.
B) It is a problem with ventilation.
C) It is a problem with the blood gas sample collection.
D) It is a problem with gas diffusion in the lung.
D
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You arrive at a hunting camp for a hunter who stumbled over a rock and caught himself on his outstretched arm. The patient denies hitting his head or neck. There are no threats to the airway, breathing, or circulation. The patient has swelling and ecchymosis to his left wrist. A radial pulse is readily palpated and the skin in the hand is warm to the touch. Which instructions given by the EMT to other rescuers indicates proper care of this patient?
A) "After we splint his wrist, we will need to elevate it during transport to decrease the opportunity for swelling." B) "When you splint that arm, make sure that it is somewhat loose so the patient can move it if he becomes uncomfortable." C) "Make sure to wrap that splint as tightly as you can; we need a lot of pressure to prevent additional swelling." D) "Since he still has a pulse in that arm, the swelling must be from a muscle injury. We can forego the splint and just apply ice packs."
The physician's work element accounts for what percentage of the total relative value for each service?
25% 32% 52% 75%
Calculate the following concentrations.What is the final concentration if a solution containing 30% KCl is diluted using a 1/10 dilution?__________
What will be an ideal response?
________ You should obtain permission to use a person's name as a reference
Indicate whether the statement is true or false