The Respiratory Therapist in the ICU Is Called to Assess

question 48

Multiple Choice

The respiratory therapist in the ICU is called to assess a patient with ARDS. The patient is SOB. The x-ray shows "white" chest radiograph and the PAO₂ is 60 mm Hg on an FiO₂ of 100%. Which of the following is indicated?

• A) Shunting
• B) Alveolar hyperventilation
• C) Decreased CO₂
• D) Perfusion impairment

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