Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases — MCQs

In a patient with a pH of 7.2 and a bicarbonate level of 15 mEq/L, what does this imply about the acid-base status?

In a patient with a plasma pH of 7.1 the HCO3 / H2CO3 ratio in plasma is:

Heparin interferes with which of the following results of ABG

A 25-year-old male patient presents with ingestion of antifreeze solution. His arterial blood gas analysis report is as follows: pH = 7.20 Anion gap = 15 PCO2 = 25 HCO3 = 10 What is the most likely diagnosis?

The interpretation of the following ABG value is: pH = 7.5, pCO2 = 50 mm Hg, HCO3 = 30 mEq/L

In which of the following condition normal anion gap metabolic acidosis is seen?

A patient presents with the following arterial blood gas (ABG) and electrolyte values: pH: 7.34, Na: 135 mEq/L, Cl: 93 mEq/L, HCO3: 20 mEq/L, Random Blood Sugar (RBS): 420 mg/dl. What is the most likely acid-base disturbance?

pH 7.24, PaO2 55 mm Hg, PaCO2 55 mm Hg, and HCO3- 30 mEq/L are consistent with which acid-base disorder?

The lab reports of a patient given below: pH = 7.2, HCO3 = 10 mEq/L, PCO2 = 30 mmHg. This exemplifies which of the following disorders?

In a comatose patient with a blood glucose level of 750 mg/dL, which test is most important to perform in addition to serum potassium?