Calculate the Pulmonary Shunt Fraction for a Patient with the Following

question 24

Multiple Choice

Calculate the pulmonary shunt fraction for a patient with the following data: C_AO₂ = 17 vols%;CaO₂ = 16.5 vols %; = 11 vols%.

• A) 8%
• B) 15%
• C) 30%
• D) 37%

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Definitions:

Intravenous Crystalloids

Solutions containing water and electrolytes administered into a vein to replace lost fluids and maintain fluid balance.

Bowel Sounds

The noises made by the movement of the intestines as they push food through, often checked by health care professionals to assess gut activity.

Colloid Osmotic Pressure

The pressure exerted by plasma proteins on the capillary walls, which helps maintain the balance of fluid between the circulatory system and tissues.

Osmoreceptors

Specialized sensory neurons that detect changes in osmotic pressure and play a critical role in maintaining osmotic balance within the body.