The specimen of choice for measuring blood pH, pO2, and pCO2 is:
A. Heparinized capillary blood.
B. Heparinized arterial blood.
C. Heparinized venous blood.
D. Serum.
Question 2
An overdose of salicylate (acetylsalicylic acid) results in which of the following?
A. Metabolic acidosis followed by respiratory alkalosis
B. Respiratory alkalosis followed by metabolic acidosis
C. Metabolic alkalosis followed by respiratory alkalosis
D. None of the above
