ABG & Acid Exam 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Normal PaCO2 levels?
A
35-45
2
Q
Normal HCO3 levels?
A
22-26
3
Q
Normal pH levels?
A
7.35-7.45
4
Q
How many golden rules of Acid Base are there?
A
3 Golden Rules
5
Q
What is Golden Rule Number 1?
A
A change of 10 of PaCO2 will change the pH in the opposite direction of 0.08
6
Q
What is Golden Rule number 2?
A
A change of 10 in HCO3 will cause the pH to change in the same direction 0.15
7
Q
What is Golden Rule number 3?
A
Calculating Bicarb deficit = (patients weight in KG/4) X base deficit
8
Q
Base deficit = base excess
A
2 = -2
9
Q
What’s the difference in base deficit to base excess?
A
Base deficit is the same thing but opposite in base excess
10
Q
How to calculate pH?
A
pH = -log10[H+]
