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What is the normal range for pH in arterial blood gas?
Which component of arterial blood gases measures the pressure of carbon dioxide?
In arterial blood gas, what does an increase in hydrogen ions (H+) do to pH?
Which medical specialty may use ABGs to investigate patients on initial presentation?
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What is the normal range for the partial pressure of carbon dioxide (pCO2) in arterial blood gas?
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How does an increase in carbon dioxide pressure affect pCO2 in arterial blood gas?
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Which component of ABGs measures the bicarbonate level?
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What does an increase in HCO3 level indicate about the pH in arterial blood gas?
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Which setting would likely use ABGs to assess if a patient is requiring more oxygen therapy?
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What is the main purpose of ABGs in emergency medicine on initial presentation?
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