Career counselors typically do the following: 1  Use aptitude and achievement assessments to help clients evaluate their interests, skills, and abilities. 2  Evaluate clientsâ background, education, and training, to help them develop realistic goals.
Low Carbon Dioxide on Blood Test Results. Doctors check the carbon dioxide level in the blood to see if there is an acid-base imbalance. A bicarbonate test measures the total carbon dioxide level in the blood. A low carbon dioxide blood test result can indicate the presence of Addisonâs disease, kidney disease, or methanol poisoning. slide 1 of 5.
Carbon dioxide helps the blood vessels constrict and relax, and it also plays a role in cellular respiration. When a human inhales, he takes in oxygen. When he exhales, he releases carbon dioxide. Most of the carbon dioxide in the blood occurs in the form of bicarbonate. The carbon dioxide blood test, also called the bicarbonate test, measures the amount of bicarbonate in the bloodstream. Some medical conditions and drugs cause low bicarbonate levels. Kidney Disease. The kidneys maintain normal levels of sodium, potassium, carbon dioxide and phosphorus in the blood.