Renal Acid-Base Interpretation Test ABG Practice Questions & Answers.pdf

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Renal Acid-Base Interpretation Test ABG Practice Questions &
Answers



QUESTION


pH 7.25, PCO2 20:
pH 7.5, PCO2 20:
pH 6.8, PCO2 60:

metabolic acidosis - pH PCo2 same direction
resp. alkalosis with metabolic acidosis - opposite
direction, but pH lower than expected
resp and metabolic acidosis - opposite direction, pH is
lower than expected




QUESTION


Causes of respiratory alkalosis? (CHAMPS)
raised lactic acid = mortality.

CNS
Hyperventilation
Anxiety
Mechanical ventilation
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Progesterone
Salicylates/sepsis
raised mortality




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