ABG interpretation Questions and Answers
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Values for pH [ Ans: ] 7.35-7.45
If pH is low is it acidosis or alkalosis? [ Ans: ] acidosis
If pH is high is it acidosis or alkalosis? [ Ans: ] alkalosis
PaCO2 normal range [ Ans: ] 35-45
If PaCO2 is low is it acidosis or alkalosis? [ Ans: ] Alkalosis
If PaCO2 is high is it acidosis or alkalosis? [ Ans: ]
Acidosis
HCO3 value [ Ans: ] 22-26
If HCO3 is low is it acidosis or alkalosis? [ Ans: ] Acidosis
If HCO3 is high is it alkalosis or acidosis? [ Ans: ] Alkalosis
What system PaCO2 associated with? [ Ans: ] Respiratory
system
What system is HCO3 associated with? [ Ans: ] Metabolic
system
What is the fixer for metabolic acidosis? [ Ans: ]
Respiratory alkalosis
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Values for pH [ Ans: ] 7.35-7.45
If pH is low is it acidosis or alkalosis? [ Ans: ] acidosis
If pH is high is it acidosis or alkalosis? [ Ans: ] alkalosis
PaCO2 normal range [ Ans: ] 35-45
If PaCO2 is low is it acidosis or alkalosis? [ Ans: ] Alkalosis
If PaCO2 is high is it acidosis or alkalosis? [ Ans: ]
Acidosis
HCO3 value [ Ans: ] 22-26
If HCO3 is low is it acidosis or alkalosis? [ Ans: ] Acidosis
If HCO3 is high is it alkalosis or acidosis? [ Ans: ] Alkalosis
What system PaCO2 associated with? [ Ans: ] Respiratory
system
What system is HCO3 associated with? [ Ans: ] Metabolic
system
What is the fixer for metabolic acidosis? [ Ans: ]
Respiratory alkalosis