Dissolved Oxygen in the Plasma, or ____, Is Obtained by Drawing

question 7

Multiple Choice

Dissolved oxygen in the plasma, or ____, is obtained by drawing an arterial blood sample and performing an arterial blood gas.

• A) HCO₂
• B) PaO₂
• C) CaO2
• D) CO

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Definitions:

Diaphragm

A dome-shaped muscular barrier between the chest and abdominal cavity, crucial for breathing.

High-Pitched Murmurs

Sounds during the heartbeat cycle made by turbulent blood in or near the heart, often indicative of various types of heart conditions.

Bowel Sounds

The noises made by the movement of the gastrointestinal tract as it propels contents through the gut, used to assess intestinal activity.

Tympanic Membranes

Thin layers of tissue that separate the outer ear from the inner ear, also known as eardrums, which vibrate in response to sound waves.