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The patient’s ABG was reported with a pH 7.19, PaCO2 30 mm Hg, PaO2 80 mm Hg, HCO3ˉ 10 mEq/L, BD –16 while totally ventilated at rate of 24 breaths/min via an ET tube.  Which of the following is the appropriate suggestion in correcting this acid base abnormality?  

Based on the following ABG results: pH 7.38, PCO2 56 mm Hg, HCO3– 34 mEq/L, BE +5 what is the most likely acid-base interpretation?

Which of the following is not true of the Living Wage?

What is the primary buffer system for fixed acids?     

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The primary goal of acid-base homeostasis is to maintain a normal PaO2.  

When a strong acid (e.g., HCl) is added to the bicarbonate buffer system (e.g., H2CO3/NaHCO3), what is the result?  Strong base and neutral salt  Strong acid and neutral salt  Weak acid and neutral salt  Weak acid and basic salt

An ABG results done on room air shows a pH 7.42, PaCO2 39 mm Hg, PaO2 80 mm Hg, HCO3 25.1 mm Hg.  Which of the following is most likely the interpretation of this acid-base?

If the blood PCO2 is high, the kidneys will do which of the following?

All of the following are components of the body’s Non bicarbonate buffer system except: