08-29-2017, 10:00 AM
What is the interpretation of a blood gas that shows a pH of 7.10, a PaCO2 of 50 mm Hg, and an [HCO3] of 15 mEq/L?
a. Uncompensated respiratory acidosis
b. Partially compensated respiratory alkalosis
c. Compensated metabolic alkalosis
d. Combined respiratory and metabolic acidosis
a. Uncompensated respiratory acidosis
b. Partially compensated respiratory alkalosis
c. Compensated metabolic alkalosis
d. Combined respiratory and metabolic acidosis