ABGs

Question 1

What is the normal range for pH?

Answer 1

7.35-7.45

Question 2

What is the normal range for PaCO2?

Answer 2

35-45 mmHg

Question 3

What is the normal range for HCO3?

Answer 3

22-26 mEq/L

Question 4

Name the 4 types of Acid-Base Imbalances?

Answer 4

Respiratory Acidosis
Respiratory Alkalosis
Metabolic Acidosis
Metabolic Alkalosis

Question 5

Respiratory imbalances are caused by?

Answer 5

An increase or decrease of carbon dioxide.

Question 6

Metabolic Imbalances are the result of?

Answer 6

Increase or loss of H+ or Bicarbonate (HCO3)

Question 7

Signs and Symptoms of Respiratory Acidosis?

Answer 7

Dyspnea
Disorientation or Coma
Dysrhythmias
Hyperkalemia
Hypoxemia

Question 8

Which respiratory imbalance is caused by hyperventilation?

Answer 8

Respiratory Alkalosis

Question 9

Too rapid correction of respiratory alkalosis may cause?

Answer 9

post-hypercapnic metabolic acidosis

Question 10

Signs and symptoms of respiratory alkalosis?

Answer 10

Tachypnea
Hyperpnea
Giddiness, dizziness, syncope, convulsions, or coma
Weakness, paresthesias (tingling), tetany
Hypokalemia, Hypocalcemia