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Acid-Base Regulation Quiz

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What is a suitable anticoagulant for blood gas testing?

Heparin (correct)

Warfarin

Coumadin

Aspirin

Why should a blood sample be placed in an iced-water slurry during transport?

To prevent clotting

To accelerate the analysis process

To preserve the anticoagulant

To slow down in vitro glycolysis (correct)

What is the primary benefit of point of care testing (PoCT)?

Increased laboratory capacity

Reduced cost of testing

Improved patient outcomes

Faster results for immediate informed decisions (correct)

What is the primary purpose of osmosis?

To allow particles to contribute to osmotic pressure Signup and view all the answers

Why do glass syringes preserve pO2 better than plastic syringes?

Glass is less permeable to oxygen Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of delayed analysis on blood samples?

Increased oxygen consumption Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using lyophilised electrolyte balanced heparin?

Enhanced electrolyte balance Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of point of care testing (PoCT) in acid-base regulation?

To make immediate informed decisions about individual care Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of in vitro glycolysis on blood samples?

Increased oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary application of osmosis in clinical testing?

Measuring the concentration of dissolved particles Signup and view all the answers