Which of the Following Measures Are Useful Indicators in Assessing

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following measures are useful indicators in assessing the adequacy of a patient's oxygenation?
1) PaO₂-PaO₂
2) PaO₂-to-FiO₂ ratio
3) V_D/V_T
4) Pulmonary shunt

• A)1 and 2 only
• B)1 and 3 only
• C)2 and 3 only
• D)1, 2, and 3 only

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