Answer the questions regarding blood gas specimens (short answer is fine). 1. An arterial blood gas specimen was not pla
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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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