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Which gas is released from HCO3 in a continuous flow analyzer for blood gas analysis?
Which gas is released from HCO3 in a continuous flow analyzer for blood gas analysis?
- Carbon dioxide (correct)
- Hydrogen
- Oxygen
- Nitrogen
What is the alternative method for blood gas analysis that involves the use of H2SO4 and pCO2 electrodes?
What is the alternative method for blood gas analysis that involves the use of H2SO4 and pCO2 electrodes?
- Amperometric analysis
- Clark electrode analysis
- Polarographic analysis (correct)
- Gasometric analysis
Which electrode in the Clark electrode is composed of a platinum cathode and a silver-silver chloride anode?
Which electrode in the Clark electrode is composed of a platinum cathode and a silver-silver chloride anode?
- Oxygen permeable membrane
- Sample electrode
- Reference electrode (correct)
- pH electrode
What is the device used for transcutaneous monitoring in gasometric analysis?
What is the device used for transcutaneous monitoring in gasometric analysis?
What happens if a specimen for blood gas analysis is not kept at anaerobic conditions?
What happens if a specimen for blood gas analysis is not kept at anaerobic conditions?
Why should all procedures in blood gas analysis be considered 'STAT'?
Why should all procedures in blood gas analysis be considered 'STAT'?
What type of electrode is connected to the reference electrode in blood gas analysis?
What type of electrode is connected to the reference electrode in blood gas analysis?
Why is it crucial to avoid bubbles when filling the cartridge in blood gas analysis?
Why is it crucial to avoid bubbles when filling the cartridge in blood gas analysis?
What is the principle underlying blood gas analysis using pH meters?
What is the principle underlying blood gas analysis using pH meters?
Which equipment is utilized to measure CO2 content in blood gas analyzers?
Which equipment is utilized to measure CO2 content in blood gas analyzers?
What should be done if bubbles are accidentally introduced into the sample during blood gas analysis?
What should be done if bubbles are accidentally introduced into the sample during blood gas analysis?
Which component of blood gas parameters is measured using a glass electrode?
Which component of blood gas parameters is measured using a glass electrode?
Which artery is usually preferred for collecting blood for an ABG test?
Which artery is usually preferred for collecting blood for an ABG test?
What is the purpose of heparin in an ABG syringe?
What is the purpose of heparin in an ABG syringe?
Why is the plunger usually not needed to be pulled when collecting blood for an ABG test?
Why is the plunger usually not needed to be pulled when collecting blood for an ABG test?
What is arterialization in the context of blood gas analysis?
What is arterialization in the context of blood gas analysis?
Why should an ABG specimen be processed within 3 hours?
Why should an ABG specimen be processed within 3 hours?
What happens to ABG results if a specimen is exposed to room air?
What happens to ABG results if a specimen is exposed to room air?
What effect does excess heparin have on ABG results?
What effect does excess heparin have on ABG results?
Why is venous blood usually slightly lower in pH compared to arterial blood?
Why is venous blood usually slightly lower in pH compared to arterial blood?
What is the purpose of arterialization when using venous or capillary blood for analysis?
What is the purpose of arterialization when using venous or capillary blood for analysis?
What is the main advantage of using a glass syringe pretreated with heparin for ABG sampling?
What is the main advantage of using a glass syringe pretreated with heparin for ABG sampling?
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