A Patient with a Bilirubin Level of 28 Mg/dL Has

question 43

Multiple Choice

A patient with a bilirubin level of 28 mg/dL has arterial blood drawn for CO-oximetry.The respiratory therapist should expect a(n) _____ measurement.

• A) Accurate O₂Hb
• B) Lower-than-actual O₂Hb
• C) Higher-than-actual O₂Hb
• D) Higher-than-actual HbCO

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Definitions:

Spinal Accessory

Pertains to the eleventh cranial nerve (accessory nerve) that supplies the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles, facilitating shoulder and neck movements.

Axillae

The underarm area of the body, where the arm connects to the shoulder, containing sweat glands and lymph nodes.

Inguinal Area

The region of the lower abdomen just above the groin, where the leg meets the torso, often associated with hernias.

Lymph Nodes

Small, bean-shaped structures that are part of the lymphatic system and function as filters for harmful substances.