What Is the Interpretation of a Blood Gas That Shows

question 23

Multiple Choice

What is the interpretation of a blood gas that shows a low PaCO₂, a low [HCO₃^-], and an alkaline pH?

• A) Uncompensated respiratory acidosis
• B) Partially compensated respiratory alkalosis
• C) Uncompensated metabolic alkalosis
• D) Partially compensated metabolic alkalosis

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Definitions:

Deposits

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Loans

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100 Percent Reserve

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