What Is the Interpretation of the Following Blood Gas Information

question 22

Multiple Choice

What is the interpretation of the following blood gas information: pH is 7.36, PaCO₂ is 80 mm Hg, and HCO₃^- is 44 mEq/L?

• A) Compensated respiratory acidosis
• B) Compensated metabolic acidosis
• C) Compensated metabolic alkalosis
• D) Compensated respiratory alkalosis

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Definitions:

Underapplied Overhead

A situation where the allocated overhead costs are less than the actual overhead costs incurred, resulting in a deficit in the cost of goods sold.

Actual Overhead

The real incurred costs relating to overhead during a specified accounting period, which could vary from budgeted or standard overhead costs.

Applied Manufacturing Overhead

The allocation of manufacturing overhead costs to individual units of production, based on a predetermined rate or basis.

Overapplied Overhead

A situation where the allocated manufacturing overhead costs for a period exceed the actual overhead costs incurred, indicating a discrepancy in costing or budgeting.