ABG interpretation Questions and Answers
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What are acids? [ Ans: ] A group of hydrogen-containing
substances. Plasma pH is an indicator of hydrogen ion
concentration. The greater hydrogen ion concentration,
the more acid the solution. A highly concentrated acid
solution has
a low pH.
What are bases? [ Ans: ] Substances that combine with free
hydrogen ions. The lower the hydrogen ion concentration,
the more alkaline the solution. A concentrated alkaline
solution has a high pH.
What is the normal range of plasma pH? [ Ans: ] 7.35 -
7.45. The body's homeostatic mechanisms
keep the pH within this small window of normal: Buffer
systems, Kidneys, Lungs.
What pH indicates acidosis? [ Ans: ] <7.35
What pH indicates alkalosis? [ Ans: ] >7.45
What serum pH levels are incompatible with life? [ Ans: ]
<6.8 or >8.0
Can our bodies tolerate extremes in pH? [ Ans: ] our
bodies cannot tolerate extremes in pH. once an acid-base
, imbalance is recognized, the body will attempt to correct
by normalizing the pH.
What is the process of correcting the pH ? [ Ans: ]
compensation. arterial blood gases are said to be
uncompensated, partially compensated, fully
compensated. If acidosis or alkalosis exists, the
body will try to regain a normal pH through whichever
system is not causing the problem.
What are respiratory problems corrected by? [ Ans: ]
metabolic system
what are metabolic problems corrected by? [ Ans: ]
respiratory system
What is carbon dioxide CO2? [ Ans: ] pCO2 is the partial
pressure of carbon dioxide within plasma. Normal range
of pCO2 is 35 - 45 mmHg. Is a measurement of rate and
depth of breathing. Controlled by respirations.
What is bicarbonate (HCO3)? [ Ans: ] Level of bicarbonate
is a reflection of the amount of base available for the
neutralization of acid. Normal range is 22 - 26 mEq/L.
Disturbances or imbalances in HCO3 indicate a metabolic
disorder.
What is compensation? [ Ans: ] An ABG is said to be
compensated when the pH has returned to normal or near
normal, But, CO2 and/or HCO3 will still be abnormal. The
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What are acids? [ Ans: ] A group of hydrogen-containing
substances. Plasma pH is an indicator of hydrogen ion
concentration. The greater hydrogen ion concentration,
the more acid the solution. A highly concentrated acid
solution has
a low pH.
What are bases? [ Ans: ] Substances that combine with free
hydrogen ions. The lower the hydrogen ion concentration,
the more alkaline the solution. A concentrated alkaline
solution has a high pH.
What is the normal range of plasma pH? [ Ans: ] 7.35 -
7.45. The body's homeostatic mechanisms
keep the pH within this small window of normal: Buffer
systems, Kidneys, Lungs.
What pH indicates acidosis? [ Ans: ] <7.35
What pH indicates alkalosis? [ Ans: ] >7.45
What serum pH levels are incompatible with life? [ Ans: ]
<6.8 or >8.0
Can our bodies tolerate extremes in pH? [ Ans: ] our
bodies cannot tolerate extremes in pH. once an acid-base
, imbalance is recognized, the body will attempt to correct
by normalizing the pH.
What is the process of correcting the pH ? [ Ans: ]
compensation. arterial blood gases are said to be
uncompensated, partially compensated, fully
compensated. If acidosis or alkalosis exists, the
body will try to regain a normal pH through whichever
system is not causing the problem.
What are respiratory problems corrected by? [ Ans: ]
metabolic system
what are metabolic problems corrected by? [ Ans: ]
respiratory system
What is carbon dioxide CO2? [ Ans: ] pCO2 is the partial
pressure of carbon dioxide within plasma. Normal range
of pCO2 is 35 - 45 mmHg. Is a measurement of rate and
depth of breathing. Controlled by respirations.
What is bicarbonate (HCO3)? [ Ans: ] Level of bicarbonate
is a reflection of the amount of base available for the
neutralization of acid. Normal range is 22 - 26 mEq/L.
Disturbances or imbalances in HCO3 indicate a metabolic
disorder.
What is compensation? [ Ans: ] An ABG is said to be
compensated when the pH has returned to normal or near
normal, But, CO2 and/or HCO3 will still be abnormal. The
