A patient who is comatose is admitted to the hospital with an unknown history. Respirations are deep and rapid. Arterial blood gas levels on admission are pH, 7.20; PaCO 2, 21 mm Hg; PaO 2, 92 mm Hg; and HCO 3 -, 8. What do these laboratory values indicate?

QUESTION 1.3: CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER  Choose the correct word in the brackets.  1.3.1.  A document used to invite the public to buy shares and debentures in a company is called a (prospectus / advertisement).  (2) 

QUESTION 1.2: MATCH THE LEFT SIDE WITH THE RIGHT SIDE   In each case choose the correct concept from the options provided in the drop down menu.  [10] 

1.2 In your own words, define what “climate change” means. (2)

1.15 In the context of saving water, why do you think the creator of this poster chose this imagery? Discuss how the imagery chosen conveys the intended message. (3)

3.3 Select which of the following most accurately describes the product being advertised. (2)

5.7 Professor Malcolm von Schantz from the University of Surrey, corresponding author, said: “What these findings indicate is that the delay in sleep timing that comes with access to electricity does not directly cause people to sleep less.” (Paragraph 4) Rewrite Professor Von Schantz’s words in reported speech. (2)

1.10 Define “surpassed” (paragraph 7). (1)

3.1 Identify the name of the company being advertised.      (1)

1.9 Select the word that is an antonym for “drastically” (paragraph 6)? (1)