GNRS 588 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS | LATEST VERSION 2025/2026.

GNRS 588 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS WITH
100% CORRECT ANSWERS | LATEST
VERSION 2025/2026.




What is the normal range for blood pH? - ANS 7.35-7.45


What blood pH is considered normal? - ANS 7.40


What is the normal range for PaCO2? - ANS 35-45 mmHg
>45= acidic
<35 = alkalotic


What values for PaCO2 are considered a acidotic? - ANS >45 mmHg


What is more common in acutely Ill patients, acidosis or alkalosis? - ANS Acidosis


What is the normal range for PaO2? - ANS 80-100 mmHg


A PaO2 less than ______ results in Organ hypoxia. What is the treatment? - ANS 60 mmHg=
intubate




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,What is the normal bicarbonate range? - ANS 22-26 mEq/L
>22 = alkalotic
<22 = basic


What is the body's compensation for metabolic acidosis? - ANS Hyperventilation


Hypoventillation will cause _________ in regards to blood pH. - ANS Respiratory Acidosis


Causes of metabolic acidosis - ANS Ketoacidosis
Lactic acidosis
Renal failure
Diarrhea


Causes of metabolic alkalosis: - ANS Upper GI fluid loss
Diuretic therapy
Severe hypokalemia
Alkalai administration
Steroid therapy


Body's compensation for respiratory alkalosis: - ANS Decrease bicarbonate secretion from
the kidneys


ABG practice
PaO2: 80
Blood pH: 7.30
PaCO2: 47

HCO3: 22 - ANS Uncompensated respiratory acidosis
Good perfusion


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, ABG practice
PaO2: 59
Blood pH: 7.42
PaCO2: 47

HCO3: 28 - ANS Compensated metabolic alkalosis
Inadequate oxygenation: intubate


ABG practice
PaO2: 62
Blood pH: 3.50
PaCO2: 30

HCO3: 29 - ANS Combined metabolic and respiratory alkalosis
Not great perfusion: have intubation ready


ABG practice
PaO2: 85
Blood pH: 7.36
PaCO2: 48

HCO3: 28 - ANS Compensated respiratory acidosis
Good perfusion


ABG practice
PaO2: 84
Blood pH: 7.46
PaCO2: 32

HCO3: 19 - ANS Partially compensated respiratory alkalosis



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