Arterial blood gases (ABG) are used to analyze the ________ balance of the blood in chronic respiratory disorders

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


acid/base

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What will be an ideal response?

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The proximal portion of the ____ absorbs water and electrolytes. 

A. esophagus B. stomach C. small intestine D. large intestine E. rectum

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The federal government administers several health care programs, some of which require services to be reimbursed according to predetermined reimbursement methodologies, which are established as __________

a. cost-based rates b. price-based rates c. payment systems d. reasonable cost systems

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Which of the following arterial blood gas results would most likely be reported for a patient who is having a mild asthma attack?

A. pH = 7.31 PCO2 = 50 torr PO2 = 60 torr B. pH = 7.40 PCO2 = 50 torr PO2 = 50 torr C. pH = 7.47 PCO2 = 32 torr PO2 = 60 torr D. pH = 7.47 PCO2 = 40 torr PO2 = 50 torr

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