The following has been determined from an arterial blood gas (ABG) sample: an elevated blood pH and an elevated bicarbonate ion level. Determine the acid-base imbalance
A) metabolic acidosis B) respiratory alkalosis
C) metabolic alkalosis D) respiratory acidosis
Answer: C
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a. inspiratory reserve volume. b. inspiratory capacity. c. tidal volume. d. residual volume. e. expiratory reserve volume.
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A) It would drastically increase osmotic colloid pressure. B) It would facilitate oxygen diffusion into cells distant from blood capillaries. C) It would significantly increase blood osmolarity. D) It would considerably increase blood oxygen carrying capacity. E) It would facilitate delivery of oxygen into tissues supplied by small capillaries.