You Must Deliver the Highest Possible FiO₂ to a 67-Year-Old

question 69

Multiple Choice

You must deliver the highest possible FiO₂ to a 67-year-old man with pulmonary edema breathing at a rate of 35/min. Which of the following O₂ delivery systems would be most appropriate?

• A) Nonrebreathing mask at 12 to 15 L/min
• B) Simple mask at 12 to 15 L/min
• C) Partial rebreathing mask at 12 to 15 L/min
• D) Aerosol mask with nebulizer set to 100%

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Definitions:

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Comprehensive model developed to standardize the process of nutrition care delivery.

ADIME

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