8/20/26, 10:58 AM FOUNDATIONS OF CRITICAL CARE NURSING (FCCN) LEVEL 1 EXAM ACTUAL EXAM | ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT A…
FOUNDATIONS OF CRITICAL CARE NURSING
(FCCN) LEVEL 1 EXAM ACTUAL EXAM | ALL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS | GRADED
A+ | MAYO CLINIC | UPDATED VERSION
Terms in this set (279)
PaO2 definition and value Partial pressure of oxygen in the blood, normal
value is 70 to 100.
SaO2 definition and value Oxygen saturation, the amount of oxygen carried
by the red blood cells, normal value is 92% to 100%
pH definition and value Overall reflection of acid-base balance in the
body, normal value is 7.35 to 7.45.
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PaCO2 definition and value Acid by-product of cell metabolism that drives and
reflects ventilation, normal value is 35 to 45.
HCO3 definition and value Base that assists in removing excess acids, normal
value is 22 to 26.
What are the indications to draw an - somnolence or change in level of consciousness
ABG? - respiratory decompensation
- metabolic imbalances
- evaluation of changes to respiratory status or
monitoring ventilator settings
What are the lab values indicating - pH less than 7.35
acidosis? - PaCO2 greater than 45
- HCO3 less than 22
What are the lab values indicating - pH greater than 7.45
alkalosis? - PaCO2 less than 35
- HCO3 greater than 26
What values indicate hypoxemia? - PaO2 of less than 70
- SaO2 of less than 92%
What value indicates excessive PaO2 greater than 100
oxygen therapy?
What is compensation? The body tries to return pH to normal when CO2
or HCO3 levels cause an imbalance
What lab value shows full A normal pH
compensation?
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FOUNDATIONS OF CRITICAL CARE NURSING
(FCCN) LEVEL 1 EXAM ACTUAL EXAM | ALL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS | GRADED
A+ | MAYO CLINIC | UPDATED VERSION
Terms in this set (279)
PaO2 definition and value Partial pressure of oxygen in the blood, normal
value is 70 to 100.
SaO2 definition and value Oxygen saturation, the amount of oxygen carried
by the red blood cells, normal value is 92% to 100%
pH definition and value Overall reflection of acid-base balance in the
body, normal value is 7.35 to 7.45.
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, 8/20/26, 10:58 AM FOUNDATIONS OF CRITICAL CARE NURSING (FCCN) LEVEL 1 EXAM ACTUAL EXAM | ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT A…
PaCO2 definition and value Acid by-product of cell metabolism that drives and
reflects ventilation, normal value is 35 to 45.
HCO3 definition and value Base that assists in removing excess acids, normal
value is 22 to 26.
What are the indications to draw an - somnolence or change in level of consciousness
ABG? - respiratory decompensation
- metabolic imbalances
- evaluation of changes to respiratory status or
monitoring ventilator settings
What are the lab values indicating - pH less than 7.35
acidosis? - PaCO2 greater than 45
- HCO3 less than 22
What are the lab values indicating - pH greater than 7.45
alkalosis? - PaCO2 less than 35
- HCO3 greater than 26
What values indicate hypoxemia? - PaO2 of less than 70
- SaO2 of less than 92%
What value indicates excessive PaO2 greater than 100
oxygen therapy?
What is compensation? The body tries to return pH to normal when CO2
or HCO3 levels cause an imbalance
What lab value shows full A normal pH
compensation?
https://quizlet.com/1200608850/foundations-of-critical-care-nursing-fccn-level-1-exam-actual-exam-all-questions-and-correct-answers-graded-a-mayo… 2/13
