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PCU Exam-Best solution guide Progressive Care Unit Exam what are normal ABG values? pH: acidic 7.35-7.45 basic CO2: basic 35-45 acidic HCO3-: acidic 22-26 basic normal paO2 80-100 mmHg what pH levels are lethal? outside 6.8-7.8 where are ABGs drawn from? what test is done to ensure adequate blood flow? peripheral artery; allen's test for radial artery How do the kidneys help maintain acid-base balance? retain/excrete basic HCO3 and retain/excrete acidic H+ treatments for respira...

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PCU Exam 100% Correct Questions and Answers what are normal ABG values? pH: acidic 7.35-7.45 basic CO2: basic 35-45 acidic HCO3-: acidic 22-26 basic normal paO2 80-100 mmHg what pH levels are lethal? outside 6.8-7.8 where are ABGs drawn from? what test is done to ensure adequate blood flow? peripheral artery; allen's test for radial artery How do the kidneys help maintain acid-base balance? retain/excrete basic HCO3 and retain/excrete acidic H+ treatments for respiratory acidosis...

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PCU Exam-Best solution guide Progressive Care Unit Exam

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PCU Exam 100% Correct Questions and Answers what are normal ABG values? pH: acidic 7.35-7.45 basic CO2: basic 35-45 acidic HCO3-: acidic 22-26 basic normal paO2 80-100 mmHg what pH levels are lethal? outside 6.8-7.8 where are ABGs drawn from? what test is done to ensure adequate blood flow? peripheral artery; allen's test for radial artery How do the kidneys help maintain acid-base balance? retain/excrete basic HCO3 and retain/excrete acidic H+ treatments for respiratory acidosis...

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