ABG - Arterial Blood Gases Flashcards
1
Q
normal pH
A
7.35-7.45
2
Q
normal PaCO2
A
44-36 mmHg
3
Q
normal HCO3-
A
22-26 mEq/L
4
Q
normal PaO2
A
80-100 mmHg
5
Q
[ABG] is a useful indicator of
A
acid-base status of ECF
6
Q
PaCO2 indicates ___
A
how effectively the respiratory sytm is excreting carbonic acid
lung/respiratory function
7
Q
HCO3- indicates ___
A
effectiveness of renal regulation of metabolic acids
- excess or deficit of metabolic acids
- renal/metabolic function
8
Q
SaO2 vs SpO2
A
both are percent of O2 in blood
- Sp is via pulse oximetry
- –Sa is most accurate
