A Subject Referred for Shortness of Breath Has the Following

Multiple Choice

A subject referred for shortness of breath has the following arterial blood gas test results: Which of the following best describes these?

A) Normal acid-base and oxygenation status
B) Respiratory alkalosis with moderate hypoxemia
C) Uncompensated respiratory acidosis with mild hypoxemia
D) Partially compensated metabolic alkalosis with moderate hypoxemia