It Is Important to Monitor Ventilatory Parameters in Addition to Arterial

question 38

Multiple Choice

It is important to monitor ventilatory parameters in addition to arterial blood gases because:

• A) it is easier and more cost-effective to monitor ventilatory parameters.
• B) changes in ventilatory parameters will occur before they are seen in arterial blood gases.
• C) monitoring of ventilatory parameters does not require specialized equipment and can be done more quickly.
• D) monitoring of ventilatory parameters can be done without a physician's order, whereas arterial blood gas monitoring requires a physician's order.

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Definitions:

Impairment Loss

The amount by which the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount.

Net Carrying Amount

The value at which an asset is recognized on the balance sheet after deducting accumulated depreciation and impairment losses.

Impairment Loss

A loss recognized in the financial statements when the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount.