ABG's Flashcards
1
Q
What does an ABG sample report status of?
A
Reports status of oxygenation and acid-base balance of the blood.
2
Q
What an ABG measures?
A
pH PaO2 PaCO2 HCO3 SaO2
3
Q
pH- what it measures & normal range?
A
Measures amount of free hydrogen ions in arterial blood.
Range: 7.35-7.45
4
Q
PaO2-what it measures & normal range?
A
PaO2- Partial pressure of O2
Range: 80-100
5
Q
PaCO2what it measures & normal range?
A
PaCO2- Partial pressure of CO2
Range: 35-45
6
Q
HCO3-what it measures & normal range?
A
HCO3: concentration of bicarbonate in blood.
Range: 22-26
7
Q
SaO2- what it measures & normal range?
A
SaO2: percentage of O2 bound to Hgb.
Range: 95-100%
8
Q
pH is affected by what disease processes?
A
Respiratory, endocrine or neurologic.
