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Arterial Venous Oxygen Calculations for Respiratory Therapy

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1.  Which of the following is the correct calculation when determining tissue oxygenation?
  1. HR x SV
  2. CAO2 - CVO2
  3. Vd / Vt
  4. SaO2- SvO2
2.  Which of the following value is needed to determine the volume or amount of oxygen your body consumes?
  1. Oxygen consumption (VO2)
  2. Cardiac output (CO)
  3. Cardiac index (CI)
  4. Body surface area (BSA)
3.  The normal percentage of oxygen consumption in the tissues is approximately:
  1. 100%
  2. 20%
  3. 50%
  4. 5%
4.  What is the normal range for oxygen delivery (DO2)?
  1. 500-720 ml/min
  2. 750-1200 ml/min
  3. 400-600 ml/min
  4. 450-700 ml/min
5.  Which of the following diseases may cause shunting in a patient?
  1. Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
  2. Acute lung injury (ALI)
  3. Pneumonia
  4. All of the above

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