MrPatterson Is 73 Years Old and Is Being Seen in the Emergency

question 6

Multiple Choice

Mr.Patterson is 73 years old and is being seen in the emergency room.He is having difficulty breathing,his respiratory rate is increased,and he is coughing up pinkish coloured frothy secretions.Considering his symptoms,what does this condition lead to initially?

• A)Hypoxemia
• B)Hypoxia
• C)Apnea
• D)Tachypnea

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Definitions:

M/Z Values

In mass spectrometry, a ratio of the mass to the charge number of ions, used to identify and quantify substances in a sample.

Molecular Ions

Ions composed of more than one atom, formed when a molecule gains or loses electrons.

Molecular Ion Peak

The peak in a mass spectrum that corresponds to the mass of the intact molecule, often used for molecular weight determination.

Boron Isotopes

Variants of the element boron, differing in the number of neutrons in the nucleus and having distinct nuclear properties.