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Answer the questions regarding blood gas specimens (short answer is fine). 1. An arterial blood gas specimen was not pla
questions regarding blood gas specimens (short answer is fine). 1. An arterial blood gas specimen was not placed on ice water, with a delay in testing (90 minutes). What relative effect (no change, 1,) would this handling of the sample have on the pH, pCO₂ and pO₂ values? 2. An arterial blood gas specimen was exposed to room air for 30 minutes prior to analysis. What relative effect (no change, ↑↓) would this handling of the sample have on the pH, pCO₂ and pO₂ values? (1 pt for each correct answer)
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