The Henderson-Hasselbalch equation is written as follows: pH = pKa + log For what practical purpose is this equation used in the laboratory setting?

A) Calculating the optimum pH at which an enzymatic reaction occurs
B) Comparing the strength of an acid against a base
C) Determining the pH of a physiological reaction
D) Preparing a buffer at a specific pH

D

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During an air transport of a neonatal patient, how must the percent of oxygen delivered to the patient be changed as altitude increases in order to maintain the same arterial PO2?

A) It must increase. B) It must decrease. C) It should stay the same.D) Oxygen should not be delivered to a neonatal patient on air transport.

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