A 54-year-old man sustains third degree burns in a house fire. His respiratory rate is 30/min, Hb = 17 g/dL, arterial PO2 is 95 mm Hg, and arterial O2 saturation is 50%. The most likely cause of his low oxygen saturation is:
A 54-year-old man sustains third degree burns in a house fire. His respiratory rate is 30/min, Hb = 17 g/dL, arterial PO2 is 95 mm Hg, and arterial O2 saturation is 50%. The most likely cause of his low oxygen saturation is:
💡 Explanation
A 54-year-old man sustains third degree burns in a house fire. His respiratory rate is 30/min, Hb = 17 g/dL, arterial PO2 is 95 mm Hg, and arterial O2 saturation is 50%. The most likely cause of his low oxygen saturation is:
✓ Correct Answer: B. Carbon monoxide poisoning
📤 Share this MCQ
Share Card Preview
👆 1080x1080 square card — fills the full width in WhatsApp and Telegram