NUR 1021C ABG Practice for Students

Practice with More ABGs
*Note: PaCO2 (partial pressure of carbon dioxide) tells us the adequacy of the ventilation; It can
also be read as your CO2 level due to its direct relation. You may see either one. For purposes
of ABGs, they are the same.


1. The following ABGs were given to you by your respiratory therapist.
pH = 7.31; PaCO2 = 48; HCO3- =24
What is the baby’s last name? ______________
What is the first name? ______________
What is the middle name? ______________


2. pH = 7.47; PaCO2 = 45; HCO3- =33
What is the baby’s last name? ______________
What is the first name? ______________
What is the middle name? ______________


3. pH = 7.20; PaCO2=36; HCO3 = 14
What is the baby’s last name? ______________
What is the first name? ______________
What is the middle name? ______________


4. pH = 7.50; PaCO2=29; HCO3 =22
What is the baby’s last name? ______________
What is the first name? ______________
What is the middle name? ______________


5. pH = 7.23; PaCO2=59; HCO3=22
What is the baby’s last name? ______________
What is the first name? ______________
What is the middle name? ______________

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