Chapter·BiochemistryAcid-Base and Electrolyte Balance

Interpretation of Arterial Blood GasesDownloads

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1

In a patient with a pH of 7.2 and a bicarbonate level of 15 mEq/L, what does this imply about the acid-base status?

ANormal acid-base status

BRespiratory acidosis with partial metabolic compensation

CRespiratory acidosis

DMetabolic acidosis

2

In a patient with a plasma pH of 7.1 the HCO3 / H2CO3 ratio in plasma is:

A1

B20

C2

D10

3

Heparin interferes with which of the following results of ABG

ApH

BPO2

CPCO2

DAll of the options

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