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Arterial blood gas interpretation
Questions with Answers
1. The metabolic parameter of the arterial blood gases is the
A. pCO2
B. HCO3
C. pO2
D. pH - ANS B. HCO3

2. The respiratory parameter of the arterial blood gases is the
A. pCO2
B. HCO3
C. pO2
D. pH - ANS A. pCO2

3. Acidemia would be indicated by
A. pH less than 7.35
B. pCO2 greater than 45
C. HCO3 more than 26
D. pH more than 7.45 - ANS A. pH less than 7.35

4. Alkalemia would be indicated by
A. HCO3 less than 22
B. pH less than 7.35
C. HCO3 more than 26
D. pH more than 7.45 - ANS D. pH more than 7.45

5. The acid-base disorder associated with elevated respirations is
A. Lactic acidosis
B. Respiratory alkalosis
C. High anion gap
D. Respiratory acidosis - ANS B. Respiratory alkalosis

6. An abnormally large accumulation of ketones in the blood would give rise to a(n)
A. pH greater than 7.45
B. Metabolic acidosis
C. Metabolic depression
D. Respiratory acidosis - ANS B. Metabolic acidosis

7. Respiratory failure if often associated with a(n)
A. elevated pO2
B. depressed pCO2
C. PCO2 above 45
D. HCO3 less than 30 - ANS C. PCO2 above 45