Increasing the FIO₂ in Patients With $\dot{V}_{A} /\dot {Q} c$

question 9

Multiple Choice

Increasing the FIO₂ in patients with $\dot{V}_{A} /\dot {Q} c$ mismatch will have which of the following effects?

• A) It will not improve PaO₂.
• B) It will cause little improvement in PaO₂.
• C) It will improve PaO₂.
• D) It will decrease PaO₂.

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