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A respiratory therapist is assessing a patient’s ability to perform incentive spirometry correctly by viewing a return demonstration. Which situation indicates that the patient needs additional education?

Interpret the following ABG: pH: 7.25 PaC02: 56 mmHg HC03: 24 mEq/L  

Interpret the following ABG: pH: 7.37 PaC02: 19 mmHg HC03: 11 mEq/L

Interpret the following ABG:  pH: 7.54 PaC02: 26 mmHg HC03: 21 mEq/L  

Interpret the following ABG: pH: 7.33 PaC02: 54 mmHg HC03: 28 mEq/L  

Answer the following questions based on the following blood gas data: pH 7.28 PaCO2 67 mm Hg PaO2 49 mm Hg SaO2 76% Hb 10.1 g/dL CaO2 10.4 vol% Bicarbonate 26 mEq/L Base excess –2 mEq/L Respiratory rate 25 beats/min FIO2 0.70 Which of the following is true regarding the PaO2?

The acid-base status is classified as which of the following?

When evaluating the results of an arterial blood gas, what would be considered the normal range for the pH?

Interpret the following ABG:  pH 7.30 PaC02: 31 HC03: 15 

Interpret the following ABG: pH: 7.47 PaC02: 15 HC03: 11