A Patient Has Been Exposed to Carbon Monoxide During a House

question 11

Multiple Choice

A patient has been exposed to carbon monoxide during a house fire. An ABG result shows a normal PaO₂. How should the patient's PaO₂ value be interpreted?

• A) The PaO₂ is being falsely elevated by the carbon monoxide.
• B) The PaO₂ is being falsely decreased by the carbon monoxide.
• C) The PaO₂ is accurate.
• D) The PaO₂ is a false measurement because the presence of carbon monoxide makes the analyzer unable to determine the PaO₂.

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Definitions:

Machine Operators

Workers responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining machines or equipment in a manufacturing or production facility.

Factory Overhead

Indirect costs associated with manufacturing, including utilities, maintenance, and depreciation of production facilities, not directly attributed to a specific product.

Product Cost

The total expense incurred to create and manufacture a product, including direct labor, materials, and overhead.

Maintenance

The process of preserving equipment, systems, and buildings in proper working condition through routine checks, repairs, and updates.