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J2 · Acid Base Measurement

J2.ii · Acid Base Measurement

Official V4 objective
Describe the methods of measurement of pH in blood.
1 SAQ topic 2 SAQ appearances 0 VIVA stations
Current · V5 (2025) → G2.i

Written examination

SAQ history

2 appearances
Blood Gas Measurement
2 exam appearances
2022B Q16
Describe how the values for PaO2, PaCO2, pH and bicarbonate are determined on a blood gas sample.
36%
2014B Q22
Describe how the values for PaO2, PaCO2, pH and bicarbonate are determined on a blood gas sample.
23%

Oral examination

VIVA history

0 stations

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