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Which measurements are collectively referred to as arterial blood gases (ABGs)?
Which measurements are collectively referred to as arterial blood gases (ABGs)?
- PCO2 and PO2
- pH and PCO2
- Oxygen and carbon dioxide
- pH, PCO2, and PO2 (correct)
What do the partial pressures of oxygen (O2) and carbon dioxide (CO2) in arterial blood reflect?
What do the partial pressures of oxygen (O2) and carbon dioxide (CO2) in arterial blood reflect?
- The acid–base status
- The electrical potential in blood samples
- The hydrogen ion activity
- The overall adequacy of gas exchange (correct)
What is the normal range for blood pH?
What is the normal range for blood pH?
- 7.30 to 7.50
- 7.36 to 7.44 (correct)
- 7.20 to 7.60
- 7.35 to 7.45
What are blood gas electrodes used to measure in blood samples?
What are blood gas electrodes used to measure in blood samples?
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What do reference electrodes in blood gas electrodes consist of?
What do reference electrodes in blood gas electrodes consist of?
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Which of the following is NOT a measurement included in arterial blood gases (ABGs)?
Which of the following is NOT a measurement included in arterial blood gases (ABGs)?
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What is the purpose of measuring pH in arterial blood gases?
What is the purpose of measuring pH in arterial blood gases?
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What is the normal range for blood pH?
What is the normal range for blood pH?
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What are blood gas electrodes used to measure in blood samples?
What are blood gas electrodes used to measure in blood samples?
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What do reference electrodes consist of in blood gas electrodes?
What do reference electrodes consist of in blood gas electrodes?
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