HESI PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT UPDATED ANSWERS
HESI PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT UPDATED ANSWERS Acid-Base Values - CORRECT-ANSWERS Normal values — The range of normal values varies among laboratories. In general, normal values for acidity (pH), the partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PaCO2) and bicarbonate concentration (HCO3) are as follows: ●pH - 7.35 to 7.45 ●PaCO2 - 35 to 45 mmHg (4.7 to 6 kPa) ●HCO3 - 21 to 27 mEq/L Respiratory acidosis - CORRECT-ANSWERS excess CO2 retention, pH 7.35, HCo3 45, PaCO2 45 S/S: anxiety, apprehension, confusion/coma, excessive sweating, headache, restlessness, tachycardia Respiratory alkalosis - CORRECT-ANSWERS excess CO2 excretion, pH 7.45, HCO3 35, PaCO2 35
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