(Acid/Base Balance) UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
What are the normal pH values? - CORRECT ANSWER - 7.35-7.45
What are the normal CO2 values? - CORRECT ANSWER - 35-45
What are the normal HCO3 values? - CORRECT ANSWER - 22-26
If pH is <7.35, the acid-base imbalance is... - CORRECT ANSWER - Acidic
If pH is >7.35, the acid-base imbalance is... - CORRECT ANSWER - Alkalotic
If the pH and Bicarb move in the SAME direction, then the acid-base imbalance is... -
CORRECT ANSWER - Metabolic
If the pH and Bicarb move in the OPPOSITE direction, then the acid-base imbalance is... -
CORRECT ANSWER - Respiratory
(Example #1) Metabolic or respiratory? pH=7.3, HCO3=20 - CORRECT ANSWER -
Metabolic acidosis
(Example #2) Metabolic or respiratory? pH=7.58, HCO3=32 - CORRECT ANSWER -
Metabolic alkalosis
(Example #3) Metabolic or respiratory? pH=7.22, HCO3=35 - CORRECT ANSWER -
Respiratory acidosis