What Would Be the Main Blood Gas Abnormality If Too

question 28

Multiple Choice

What would be the main blood gas abnormality if too much sodium heparin was used in the blood gas syringe?

• A) The sample would have a higher PO₂
• B) The sample would have a higher PCO₂
• C) The sample would have a lower pH
• D) The sample would have a higher HCO₃

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