Interpret the following blood gas as (A) compensated, partially compensated, or uncompensated (B) respiratory, metabolic, or mixed (C) acidosis, alkalosis, or normal and (D) severity of hypoxemia if present. (2 points each). An invalid ABG can also be a possible answer.  pH 7.36, pCO2 32 mmHg, HCO3 19mEq/L, pO2 88mmHg

Interpret the following blood gas as (A) acute or chronic (B) alveolar hyperventilation or hypoventilation (C) with no, partial, or full renal compensation (1.5 points each).  pH 7.28, pCO2 62 mmHg, HCO3 23 mEq/L

According to the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation, the pH of the blood will be normal as long as the ratio of HCO3- to dissolved CO2 is which of the following?

Which of the following are components of the body’s non-bicarbonate buffer system? 1. Hemoglobin 2. Plasma proteins 3. Organic phosphates 4. Inorganic phosphates

Which of the following acts as the “first-line” or immediate defense against the accumulation of H+ ions?

A 31-year-old man suffering from food poisoning is having severe vomiting for the last two days. His blood gas and serum electrolyte analyses revealed the following: pH of 7.60, PaCO2 of 49 mmHg, an HCO3- of 47 mEq/L, a base excess (BE) of +20 mEq/L, a serum K+ of 2.5 mEq/L, and a serum of Cl- of 92 mEq/L. How would the respiratory therapist assess his acid-base condition? 1. Severe hyperventilation 2. Metabolic alkalosis 3. Adequate compensatory response 4. Minimal hypoventilation

Which of the following best defines a NMBA?

Students must use a side view approved camera angle and remain in view of the camera during the entire exam.

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What is an essential landmark for administering the greater palatine nerve block?