q.----------2 - med02

[ArchivalUser]

A 34-year-old male who is accidentally exposed to nitrites at work presents to the ER with anxiety, weakness, dyspnea, and headaches. Physical examination reveals cyanosis that is not corrected by oxygen supplementation. Which of the following is most likely to be NORMAL in this patient?

A. Oxygen content of the arterial blood
B. Oxygen carrying capacity of the arterial blood
C. Partial pressure of oxygen in the arterial blood
D. Bound fraction of oxygen in the arterial blood
E. Oxygen delivery to peripheral tissues

[ArchivalUser]

"C"
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[ArchivalUser]

Why C?

[ArchivalUser]

CC thanks

[ArchivalUser]

Normal because Pa02 is Dissolved 02 INDEPENDENT OF Hb thnx guys

[ArchivalUser]

Thank you