NSG 229 EXAM 1:RESPIRATORY SYSTEM:
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
, NSG 229 EXAM 1:RESPIRATORY SYSTEM: QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
What are the functions of the respiratory tract? -- Answer ✔✔ Gas exchange,
ventilation, respiratory diffusion, perfusion
What is the normal range for pH? -- Answer ✔✔ 7.35 to 7.45
What is the normal range for PaO2 (oxygen)? -- Answer ✔✔ 80 to 100 mmHg
What is the normal range for PaCO2 (carbon dioxide)? -- Answer ✔✔ 35 to 45 mmHg
What is the normal range for HCO3 (bicarb)? -- Answer ✔✔ 21 to 28 mEq/L
What is metabolic acidosis and metabolic alkalosis? -- Answer ✔✔ M Acidosis -- pH is
decreased and the HCO3 is decreased
M Alkalosis -- pH is increased and HCO3 is increased
What is respiratory acidosis and respiratory alkalosis? -- Answer ✔✔ R Acidosis -- pH is
low and HCO3 is increased
R Alkalosis -- pH is increased and HCO3 is decreased
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
, NSG 229 EXAM 1:RESPIRATORY SYSTEM: QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
What are the functions of the respiratory tract? -- Answer ✔✔ Gas exchange,
ventilation, respiratory diffusion, perfusion
What is the normal range for pH? -- Answer ✔✔ 7.35 to 7.45
What is the normal range for PaO2 (oxygen)? -- Answer ✔✔ 80 to 100 mmHg
What is the normal range for PaCO2 (carbon dioxide)? -- Answer ✔✔ 35 to 45 mmHg
What is the normal range for HCO3 (bicarb)? -- Answer ✔✔ 21 to 28 mEq/L
What is metabolic acidosis and metabolic alkalosis? -- Answer ✔✔ M Acidosis -- pH is
decreased and the HCO3 is decreased
M Alkalosis -- pH is increased and HCO3 is increased
What is respiratory acidosis and respiratory alkalosis? -- Answer ✔✔ R Acidosis -- pH is
low and HCO3 is increased
R Alkalosis -- pH is increased and HCO3 is decreased
