Blood Gas Analyzer Quiz

What is the primary function of a blood gas analyzer?

• To measure blood glucose levels

• To analyze oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the blood

• To count RBC, WBC and Platelet

• To analyze oxygen and hydrocarbon levels in the blood

What does pO2 measure?

• Bicarbonate levels

• Partial pressure of oxygen

• Partial pressure of carbon dioxide

• Blood pH

Which electrode is commonly used to measure pO2?

• pH-sensitive glass electrode

• Calomel electrode

• Gold Electrode

• Silver / Platinum Electrode

What is the main chemical buffer in the blood?

• Hemoglobin

• Albumin

• Bicarbonate

• Carbonic acid

What is a potential hazard when using a blood gas analyzer?

• Software malfunction

• Electrical shock

• Overheating of the device

• Biohazard from blood samples

What does a high pCO2 level indicate?

• Hypercapnia

• Metabolic acidosis

• Respiratory alkalosis

• Hypoxia

What is the role of the kidneys in relation to blood gas?

• To regulate blood pressure

• To produce red blood cells

• To maintain normal blood pH

• To filter blood

What is the effect of excessive oxygen administration?

• Hypoxia

• Hypercapnia

• Hyperoxia

• Acidosis

What is the primary purpose of regular calibration of blood gas analyzers?

• To reduce noise in the data

• To minimize power consumption

• To ensure accurate readings

• To increase the speed of analysis

Metabolic acidosis is characterized by:

• • Low pCO2 and low HCO3

• • High pCO2 and high HCO3

• • Low pCO2 and high HCO3

• • High pCO2 and low HCO3