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what are normal ABG values? - ANSWER✔✔-pH: acidic 7.35-7.45 basic




CO2: basic 35-45 acidic




HCO3-: acidic 22-26 basic


normal paO2 - ANSWER✔✔-80-100 mmHg


what pH levels are lethal? - ANSWER✔✔-outside 6.8-7.8


where are ABGs drawn from? what test is done to ensure adequate blood flow? -

ANSWER✔✔-peripheral artery; allen's test for radial artery


How do the kidneys help maintain acid-base balance? - ANSWER✔✔-retain/excrete

basic HCO3 and retain/excrete acidic H+


treatments for respiratory acidosis - ANSWER✔✔--oxygen



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, -intubation


-bronchodilators


-drug reversal agents


-incentive spirometer


-suction


treatments for respiratory alkalosis - ANSWER✔✔--breathing into paper bag


-anxiolytics


-analgesics


-reduce fever


-reduce ventilation


-return to normal altitude


treatments for metabolic acidosis - ANSWER✔✔--IV sodium bicarbonate


-manage blood sugar


-antibiotics


-reversal for OD


-anti-diarrheal agents


-dialysis


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