If a Patient Has 11 G% Hb, and an SaO₂

question 39

Multiple Choice

If a patient has 11 g% Hb, and an SaO₂ of 55%, approximately what is the vol% of O₂ being transported to the peripheral cells on the hemoglobin?

• A) 6.5 vol% O₂
• B) 7.6 vol% O₂
• C) 8.1 vol% O₂
• D) 9.7 vol% O₂
• E) 10.3 vol% O₂

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