The Arterial Oxygen Content (CaO₂) for a Patient with PaO₂

question 20

Multiple Choice

The arterial oxygen content (CaO₂) for a patient with PaO₂ 100 mm Hg, SaO₂ 95%, and hemoglobin 15 g/dl would be _____ ml oxygen/dl.

• A) 19.4
• B) 1909.8
• C) 210
• D) 21.05

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