Interpret this ABG:pH – 7.30PaCO2 – 28 mmHgHCO3 – 18 mEq/LBE/BD – (-4)

The buffer of acids that exist in the body is:

Interpret the following ABG pH – 7.50 pCO2 – 20 HCO3 – 22

A capillary blood gas sample is a sample obtained normally on which type of patient?

A capillary blood gas sample is a sample obtained normally on which type of patient?

Which of the following are true statements of carboxyhemoglobinemia?I. Treated with supplemental oxygen of 100%II. Oxygenation assessed with co-oximetryIII. Assess with pulse oximetryIV. Affinity of hemoglobin to CO is 200X more than oxygen

According to the Westgard rules all of the following are considered out-of-control situations EXCEPT:

When assessing collateral circulation of the left hand the RCP finds that it is poor. The next site that the ABG should be assessed for puncture is:

Which of the following are true statements of carboxyhemoglobinemia?I. Treated with supplemental oxygen of 100%II. Oxygenation assessed with co-oximetryIII. Assess with pulse oximetryIV. Affinity of hemoglobin to CO is 200X more than oxygen

Interpret the following ABG pH – 7.50 pCO2 – 20 HCO3 – 22