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ABG Interpretation Flashcards

1
Q

What is the normal pH range of the blood?

A

7.35-7.45

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2
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What is the normal PaCO2 range?

A

35-46 mmHg

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3
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What is the normal bicarbonate range?

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22-26 mEq/L

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4
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Interpret the following ABG values:
pH: 7.79
CO2: 24
HCO3: 21

What disease/disorder would this cause?

A

Partially compensated respiratory alkalosis

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5
Q

Interpret the following ABG values:
pH: 7.45
CO2: 48
HCO3: 28

A

Fully compensated metabolic acidosis

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6
Q

Interpret the following ABG values:
pH: 7.29
CO2: 50
HCO3: 23

A

Uncompensated respiratory acidosis

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7
Q

Interpret the following ABG values:
pH: 7.63
CO2: 24
HCO3: 18

A

Partially compensated respiratory alkalosis

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8
Q

Interpret the following ABG values:
pH: 7.63
CO2: 24
HCO3: 18

A

Partially compensated respiratory alkalosis

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9
Q

Interpret the following ABG values:
pH: 7.17
CO2: 35
HCO3: 12

A

Uncompensated metabolic acidosis

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10
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Interpret the following ABG values:
pH: 7.17
CO2: 35
HCO3: 12

A

Uncompensated Metabolic Acidosis

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11
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Interpret the following ABG values:
pH: 7.45
CO2: 48
HCO3: 28

A

Fully Compensated Metabolic Alkalosis

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12
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Interpret the following ABG values:
pH: 7.42
CO2:40
HCO3: 23

A

Normal Values

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13
Q

Interpret the following ABG values:
pH: 7.63
CO2: 24
HCO3: 18

A

Partially Compensated Respiratory Alkalosis

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14
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Interpret the following ABG values:
pH: 7.33
CO2: 22
HCO3: 21

A

Partially Compensated Metabolic Acidosis

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15
Q

Interpret the following ABG values:
pH: 7.15
CO2: 33
HCO3: 20

A

Partially Compensated Metabolic Acidosis

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16
Q

Interpret the following ABG values:
pH: 7.54
CO2: 24
HCO3: 25

A

Uncompensated Respiratory Alkalosis

17
Q

Interpret the following ABG values:
pH: 7.35
CO2: 46
HCO3: 19

A

Fully Compensated Metabolic and Respiratory Acidosis

18
Q

Interpret the following ABG values:
pH: 7.55
CO2: 20
HCO3: 15

A

Partially Compensated Respiratory Alkalosis

19
Q

An increase in CO2 concentration above normal results in a shift to what state?

20
Q

A decrease in CO2 concentration below normal values results in a shift to what state?

21
Q

An increase in HCO3 concentration above normal values results in a shift to what state?

22
Q

A decrease in HCO3 concentration below normal values results in a shift to what state?

23
Q

What is the small range or normal?

A

pH of 7.35-7.39, 7.41-7.45

24
Q

What is the only pH that is placed in the “normal” box?

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