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What do arterial blood gases (ABG) measure?
What do arterial blood gases (ABG) measure?
- Acidity, oxygen, and carbon dioxide levels (correct)
- Alkalinity, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen levels
- Glucose, potassium, and sodium levels
- Hemoglobin, bicarbonate, and chloride levels
Which blood gas test is considered the gold standard in sick patients with respiratory issues?
Which blood gas test is considered the gold standard in sick patients with respiratory issues?
- Complete blood count (CBC)
- ABG testing (correct)
- Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) test
- Venous Blood Gas (VBG)
In what clinical settings are ABGs commonly performed?
In what clinical settings are ABGs commonly performed?
- Ophthalmology departments
- Cardiology clinics
- Orthopedic surgery centers
- ICU and ER settings (correct)
What does the venous blood gas (VBG) accurately determine?
What does the venous blood gas (VBG) accurately determine?
Why is arterial testing preferred over venous testing in certain patients?
Why is arterial testing preferred over venous testing in certain patients?
What are the two important measures of a patient’s clinical status that an ABG can provide?
What are the two important measures of a patient’s clinical status that an ABG can provide?
What is the main role of the bicarbonate buffer system?
What is the main role of the bicarbonate buffer system?
In the Henderson-Hasselbalch Equation, what does 'pK' represent?
In the Henderson-Hasselbalch Equation, what does 'pK' represent?
How does hypoventilation impact the acid-base balance in the body?
How does hypoventilation impact the acid-base balance in the body?
Which condition is associated with respiratory alkalosis?
Which condition is associated with respiratory alkalosis?
What is a common cause of metabolic acidosis?
What is a common cause of metabolic acidosis?
How do the kidneys contribute to regulating pH in the body directly?
How do the kidneys contribute to regulating pH in the body directly?
What does a negative Base Excess (BE) in blood indicate?
What does a negative Base Excess (BE) in blood indicate?
How is oxygen primarily transported in the blood?
How is oxygen primarily transported in the blood?
What parameter determines the oxygen saturation (sO2) in the blood?
What parameter determines the oxygen saturation (sO2) in the blood?
What is the normal range for Hemoglobin concentration in males?
What is the normal range for Hemoglobin concentration in males?
What effect do changes in pH have on protein function?
What effect do changes in pH have on protein function?
How is the pH of a solution typically represented?
How is the pH of a solution typically represented?
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