10-24-2011, 06:15 AM
Which of the following sets of plasma values is most
consistent with combined metabolic alkalosis and
respiratory acidosis?
PO2 PCO2 HCO3
–
(mm Hg) (mm Hg) pH (mEq/L)
(A) 50 50 7.45 31
(B) 55 60 7.30 25
© 80 30 7.56 27
(D) 80 50 7.23 20
(E) 90 45 7.37 24er=781
consistent with combined metabolic alkalosis and
respiratory acidosis?
PO2 PCO2 HCO3
–
(mm Hg) (mm Hg) pH (mEq/L)
(A) 50 50 7.45 31
(B) 55 60 7.30 25
© 80 30 7.56 27
(D) 80 50 7.23 20
(E) 90 45 7.37 24er=781