PCU Exam 2025 Questions and
Answers
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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Answers
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
COPYRIGHT © 2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
, -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
COPYRIGHT © 2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED