Which of the Following ABG Values Reflects Compensation

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following ABG values reflects compensation?

• A) pH, 7.26; PaCO₂, 55 mm Hg; HCO₃-, 24 mEq/L
• B) pH, 7.30; PaCO₂, 32 mm Hg; HCO₃-, 18 mEq/L
• C) pH, 7.48; PaCO₂, 30 mm Hg; HCO₃-, 22 mEq/L
• D) pH, 7.38; PaCO₂, 58 mm Hg; HCO₃-, 30 mEq/L

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Definitions:

Integration Center

In the nervous system, a region where information is processed and interpreted, leading to an appropriate response to stimuli.

Autonomic Reflexes

Involuntary bodily functions controlled by the autonomic nervous system that regulate vital procedures like heart rate and digestion.

Spinal Nerves

Nerves that emerge from the spinal cord to transmit motor, sensory, and autonomic signals between the spinal cord and the body.

Lumbar

The lumbar region is the lower part of the spine consisting of five vertebrae, known for bearing much of the body's weight and for being a common site of back pain.