Veterinary Technician

Category - Anesthesia

On an arterial blood gas, a respiratory acidosis is determined by a Paco2 of .
  1. 35 mm Hg or less
  2. 35 mm Hg or more
  3. 45 mm Hg or less
  4. 45 mm Hg or more
Explanation
Answer: D - A respiratory acidosis is present when the Paco2 45 mm Hg or more. An increase of rate and/or volume will decrease the Paco2.
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