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ATI Med Surg Practice Exam 1 review Chapters 12-52
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• 2021
ATI Med Surg Practice Exam 1 review Chapters 12-52

1. Know how to interpret blood gas analysis:

Normal Arterial Blood gas Values:

PH- 7.35-7.45

Pac02- 35-45 to interpret using tic tac toe method, switch the values (45-35) Bicarbonate(HC03-)- 21-28

Pa02-80-100

Pyramid Points

In acidosis, the PH is decreased In alkalosis, the PH is elevated

The respiratory function indicator is the Paco2

The metabolic function indicator is the bicarbonate ion (HC03-)

Pyramid Steps

(1) Look at the PH. If...
ATI Med Surg Practice Exam 1 review Chapters 12-52
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ATI Med Surg Practice Exam 1 review Chapters 12-52

1. Know how to interpret blood gas analysis:

Normal Arterial Blood gas Values:

PH- 7.35-7.45

Pac02- 35-45 to interpret using tic tac toe method, switch the values (45-35) Bicarbonate(HC03-)- 21-28

Pa02-80-100

Pyramid Points

In acidosis, the PH is decreased In alkalosis, the PH is elevated

The respiratory function indicator is the Paco2

The metabolic function indicator is the bicarbonate ion (HC03-)

Pyramid Steps

(1) Look at the PH. If...
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