Figure 15-13
Use the figure above (Figure 15-13)to answer the corresponding questions.

-Which number in the figure represents respiratory acidosis?

Question

Figure 15-13
Use the figure above (Figure 15-13)to answer the corresponding questions.
 
-Which number in the figure represents respiratory acidosis?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Respiratory acidosis is characterized by a high partial pressure of carbon dioxide (pCO2) due to inadequate respiration. In the context of blood gas analysis, this condition is represented by a higher than normal pCO2 level, which corresponds to option B in a typical diagram or scenario describing blood gas values.

Figure 15-13 Use the Figure Above (Figure 15-13)to Answer the Corresponding Questions