Question

1. a semiconscious patient has lower than normal blood ph. the high concentration of which component of blood is used to indicate this condition?

a. albumin
b. hydrogen ions
c. potassium ions
d. oxyhemoglobin

Explanation:

pH is a measure of the hydrogen ion concentration in a solution. A lower - than - normal blood pH indicates acidosis, which is related to an increased concentration of hydrogen ions (\(H^{+}\)). Albumin is a protein in the blood, potassium ions (\(K^{+}\)) are involved in nerve and muscle function, and oxyhemoglobin is related to oxygen transport.

Answer:

B. hydrogen ions