ABG Exam Questions And Answers Latest
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which organ primarily controls HCO3 levels in the body? -
correct answer ✅kidney
which organ primarily controls CO2 levels in the body? -
correct answer ✅lungs
low pH -
correct answer ✅acidotic
high pH -
correct answer ✅alkalotic
high CO2 -
correct answer ✅acidotic
low CO2 -
correct answer ✅alkalotic
high HCO3 -
correct answer ✅metabolic alkalosis
, ABG Exam Questions And Answers Latest
update
low HCO3 -
correct answer ✅metabolic acidosis
COPD, depressed respiration, holding your breath... causes? -
correct answer ✅too much CO2
respiratory acidosis
hyperventilation & overoxygenation cause? -
correct answer ✅not enough CO2
respiratory alkalosis
An adult patient with shortness of breath is admitted to the
emergency department. An ABG has been collected and shows the
following results:
pH 7.51
PaCO2 26 torr
PaO2 57 torr
HCO3- 24 mEq/L
Which of the following best describes the patient's status?
A. The patient has a metabolic issue
update
which organ primarily controls HCO3 levels in the body? -
correct answer ✅kidney
which organ primarily controls CO2 levels in the body? -
correct answer ✅lungs
low pH -
correct answer ✅acidotic
high pH -
correct answer ✅alkalotic
high CO2 -
correct answer ✅acidotic
low CO2 -
correct answer ✅alkalotic
high HCO3 -
correct answer ✅metabolic alkalosis
, ABG Exam Questions And Answers Latest
update
low HCO3 -
correct answer ✅metabolic acidosis
COPD, depressed respiration, holding your breath... causes? -
correct answer ✅too much CO2
respiratory acidosis
hyperventilation & overoxygenation cause? -
correct answer ✅not enough CO2
respiratory alkalosis
An adult patient with shortness of breath is admitted to the
emergency department. An ABG has been collected and shows the
following results:
pH 7.51
PaCO2 26 torr
PaO2 57 torr
HCO3- 24 mEq/L
Which of the following best describes the patient's status?
A. The patient has a metabolic issue
