ABGs

Question 1

Normal PH Levels?

Answer 1

7.35 - 7.45

Question 2

Normal Arterial Partial Pressure of Carbon Dioxide (PC02) Range?

Answer 2

4.7 - 6.0 kPa

Question 3

Normal Arterial Partial Pressure of Oxygen (P02) Range?

Answer 3

10.7 - 13.3 kPa

Question 4

Normal Bicarbonate (HC03) Levels?

Answer 4

22 - 26

Question 5

Type 1 Respiratory Failure

Answer 5

Hypodermic respiratory failure.

Oxygen levels low & normal carbon dioxide levels

Question 6

Causes of Type 1 Respiratory Failure

Answer 6

Pneumonia, pulmonary oedema & acute respiratory distress syndrome

Question 7

Type 2 Respiratory failure

Answer 7

Hypercapnic Respiratory failure

Carbon dioxide level high & near normal or not enough oxygen

Question 8

Causes of Type 2 respiratory failure

Answer 8

Blockage or narrowing of the airways, COPD, Drug overdose, neuromuscular disease, bronchial asthma

Question 9

Normal Base Excess Range

Answer 9

-2 to +2

Question 10

Respiratory Acidosis

Answer 10

Low PH, High PCO2, Normal HC03

Question 11

Metabolic Acidosis

Answer 11

Low PH, Low HC03, Normal C02

Question 12

Respiratory Alkalosis

Answer 12

High PH, Low PC02, Normal HC03

Question 13

Metabolic Alkalosis

Answer 13

High PH, normal C02, high HC03