The PCO₂ Electrode in a Blood Gas Analyzer Uses Which

question 36

Multiple Choice

The PCO₂ electrode in a blood gas analyzer uses which of the following principles?

• A) A pH electrode in a bicarbonate electrolyte
• B) A platinum cathode in a phosphate buffer
• C) Luminescence quenching
• D) Optical absorption at two wavelengths

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