ABCP Board Exam Questions VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATED
ABCP Board Exam Questions VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATED 2023 Metabolic acidosis is characterized by: - ANSWER a fall in the plasma HCO3- concentration and a low pH The patient is a 71 year old male who presents to the OR with a history of congestive heart failure. His history is positive for increasing shortness of breath, 3 pillow orthopnea, lower extremity edema, and dyspnea with mild exertion. Preoperative lab values are as follows (Arterial values): pH: 7.41, pCO2: 60, pO2: 50, HCO3-: 38.1, BE + 12, SaO2: 72%, Hgb/Hct: 7.6/23 Based on the above information, you diagnose: - ANSWER chronic respiratory acidosis with fully compensated metabolic alkalosis and hypoxemia
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