Which Arterial Blood Gas Values Would Be Expected in the Acute

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which arterial blood gas values would be expected in the acute phase of childhood asthma?

• A)pH 7.6, PaCO₂ 35 mmHg, HCO₃ 32 mEq/L
• B)pH 7.4, PaCO₂ 40 mmHg, HCO₃ 24 mEq/L
• C)pH 7.5, PaCO₂ 30 mmHg, HCO₃ 26 mEq/L
• D)pH 7.2, PaCO₂ 20 mmHg, HCO₃ 30 mEq/L

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Definitions:

Epiphyseal Lines

Marks found on bones where growth plates, or epiphyseal plates, have ossified and closed after growth has stopped.

Spongy Bone

A type of bone tissue characterized by a porous, honeycomb structure, found at the ends of long bones and in the inner layers of other bones.

Articular Cartilage

A kind of slick, pale material that envelops the extremities of bones at points where they converge to create joints.

Epiphyseal Plate

A growth plate located at the ends of long bones where new bone tissue is produced during childhood and adolescence.