Using the Henderson-Hasselbalch Equation, Determine the Accuracy of the Gas

question 99

Multiple Choice

Using the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation, determine the accuracy of the gas below. To be considered accurate, it must be within 0.03 pH unit. pH = 7.35, PCO₂ = 77 mm Hg, HCO₃^- = 41 mEq/L

• A) This gas is completely accurate.
• B) This gas is accurate as the calculated pH is 7.32.
• C) This gas is accurate as the calculated pH is 7.38.
• D) This gas is inaccurate according to the H-H equation.