Author Question: Which of the following would create the highest P50? a. pH = 7.40 c. PCO2 = 40 mm Hg b. pH = ... (Read 29 times)

jeatrice

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Which of the following would create the highest P50?
 
  a. pH = 7.40 c. PCO2 = 40 mm Hg
  b. pH = 7.50 d. PCO2 = 60 mm Hg

Question 2

Normal plasma bicarbonate levels are _____ mmol/L.
 
  a. 15 to 25 c. 30 to 40
  b. 22 to 26 d. 44 to 48



sailorcrescent

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
A pH of 7.40 creates a normal oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve with a P50 of 27 mm Hg. A pH of 7.50 is indicative of alkalosis and will cause a left shift in the curve, lowering the P50 below 27 mm Hg. A PCO2 of 40 mm Hg is normal and will not cause a change in the P50 from the normal 27 mm Hg. However, a PCO2 of 60 mm Hg is acidotic and will shift the curve to the right, caus-ing the P50 to be greater than normal.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Plasma bicarbonate levels normally range from 22 to 26 mmol/L.



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