Which Is the Correct Interpretation of the Following Arterial Blood

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which is the correct interpretation of the following arterial blood gas values: pH = 7.26; PCO₂ = 64 mm Hg; PO₂ = 48 mm Hg; HCO₃- = 26 mEq/L; and fractional inspired oxygen (FɪO₂) = 0.21?

• A) Acute respiratory acidosis with moderate hypoxemia
• B) Acute metabolic acidosis with severe hypoxemia
• C) Acute metabolic alkalosis with severe hypoxemia
• D) Compensated respiratory acidosis with moderate hypoxemia