Lab values: pH 7.56, paCO2- 20, HCO3- 20 .Interpret?
Correct Answer: Respiratory alkalosis, paially compensated
Description: pH - 7.56 (Alkaline) PaCO2 - 20 (low) HCO3 - 20 (low) * So this is Respiratory alkalosis * PaCO2 | by 20 mm Hg * So HCO3 to be | by 4x2=8 * HCO3 to be b/w (14 -18) * HCO3 in question 20 & pH-alkaline So respiratory alkalosis but paially compensated
Category:
Medicine
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now