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What does the pH measure in the body?
The balance of acids and bases in the blood
What is considered if the blood's pH is lower than 7.35?
Acidic
How is PaCO2 influenced by respiration?
Decreases with increased minute ventilation
What does an increase in HCO3 indicate?
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How is pH affected when H+ decreases in the blood?
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In an ABG analysis, what do you look at after examining pH and PaCO2?
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What do arterial blood gases (ABGs) test for?
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In which medical field would arterial blood gases (ABGs) be used to assess a patient's respiratory and metabolic status?
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What do physiotherapists need to be able to interpret regarding medical and radiological assessments?
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What does a decrease in pH indicate on the pH scale?
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Which scenario would require the use of arterial blood gases (ABGs) in anesthesiology?
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What is one benefit of knowing about arterial blood gas values?
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