Which acid base abnormality would likely occur in a patient with acute ventilatory failure who has a complete cardiac and respiratory arrest?
a. combined metabolic and respiratory alkalosis
b. respiratory acidosis
c. metabolic acidosis
d. combined metabolic and respiratory acidosis
d. combined metabolic and respiratory acidosis
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A) femoral B) brachial C) radial D) carotid
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false