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Calculate the P/F Ratio for a patient with a PaO₂ of 60 mmHg and an inspired oxygen concentration (FiO₂) of 0.8.

A. 30.
B. 60.
C. 75.
D. 80.

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The P/F ratio is calculated by dividing the arterial oxygen tension (PaO₂) by the fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO₂), and multiplying the result by 100. In this case, the P/F ratio is 75.

The P/F ratio, also known as the Oxygenation Index, is a measure of a patient's ability to oxygenate their blood. It is calculated by dividing the arterial oxygen tension (PaO₂) by the fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO₂), and multiplying the result by 100. In this case, the P/F ratio would be calculated as follows:

  1. PaO₂ = 60 mmHg
  2. FiO₂ = 0.8
  3. P/F ratio = (PaO₂ / FiO₂) * 100
  4. P/F ratio = (60 / 0.8) * 100 = 75

Therefore, the correct answer is C. 75.

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