A 72-year-old female with COPD is found in respiratory distress at home. She is using accessory muscles, speaking in single words, and has a respirato...

Question

A 72-year-old female with COPD is found in respiratory distress at home. She is using accessory muscles, speaking in single words, and has a respiratory rate of 36. SpO2 is 82% on air. After administering nebulised salbutamol, her SpO2 improves to 88%. What is the target oxygen saturation for this patient?

Accepted Answer

88-92%

Answer

94-98%

Answer

92-96%

Answer

85-90%

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96-100%

uk-dipimc MCQ (SBA): COPD Exacerbation