Latest ABG interpretation Exam with ans 2025
1. normal body pH 7.35-7.45
2. perfect pH is 7.4
3. below 7.35, pH is acidosis
4. above 7.5, pH is alkaline
5. when body is acidic it tries to... compensate to bring pH back up & become
balanced
6. how many ways does body compensate to 2
bring acidic pH up?
7. 1st way body compensates using kidneys using bicarb
by
8. too much bicarb metabolic alkalosis
9. 2nd way body compensates using lungs by using CO2
10. issue with CO2 and lungs means its a respiratory problem
11. CO2 is an acid
12. normal CO2 35-45
13. normal pH normal 7.35-7.45
14. HCO3 (bicarb) normal 22-28
15. 3 steps to get ABG's right are 1. is it acidotic or alkalotic?
2. is it metabolic or respiratory?
3. is it compensated or uncompensated?
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1. normal body pH 7.35-7.45
2. perfect pH is 7.4
3. below 7.35, pH is acidosis
4. above 7.5, pH is alkaline
5. when body is acidic it tries to... compensate to bring pH back up & become
balanced
6. how many ways does body compensate to 2
bring acidic pH up?
7. 1st way body compensates using kidneys using bicarb
by
8. too much bicarb metabolic alkalosis
9. 2nd way body compensates using lungs by using CO2
10. issue with CO2 and lungs means its a respiratory problem
11. CO2 is an acid
12. normal CO2 35-45
13. normal pH normal 7.35-7.45
14. HCO3 (bicarb) normal 22-28
15. 3 steps to get ABG's right are 1. is it acidotic or alkalotic?
2. is it metabolic or respiratory?
3. is it compensated or uncompensated?
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