A patient who is in an unresponsive situation is reported to the emergency

A patient who is in an unresponsive situation is reported to the emergency triage with unknown history. On assessment it is found. Respirations are deep and rapid. ABG values are pH, 7.20; PaC02, 21 mmHg; PaO₂, 92 mmHg and HCO₃, 8. You interpret these values to indicate: mcq given below:

Q. A patient who is in an unresponsive situation is reported to the emergency triage with unknown history. On assessment it is found. Respirations are deep and rapid. ABG values are pH, 7.20; PaC02, 21 mmHg; PaO₂, 92 mmHg and HCO₃, 8. You interpret these values to indicate:

(a) respiratory alkalosis
(b) metabolic acidosis
(c) respiratory acidosis
(d) metabolic alkalosis

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Ans:(b) metabolic acidosis

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Q. A patient who is in an unresponsive situation is reported to the emergency triage with unknown history. On assessment it is found. Respirations are deep and rapid. ABG values are pH, 7.20; PaC02, 21 mmHg; PaO2, 92 mmHg and HCO3, 8. You interpret these values to indicate:

Q. A patient who is in an unresponsive situation is reported to the emergency triage with unknown history. On assessment it is found. Respirations are deep and rapid. ABG values are pH, 7.20; PaC02, 21 mmHg; PaO₂, 92 mmHg and HCO₃, 8. You interpret these values to indicate: