ABGs Flashcards
1
Q
What is normal pH
A
7.35 - 7.45
2
Q
What is an acidic pH
A
Below 7.35
3
Q
What is an alkalotic pH
A
Above 7.45
4
Q
What is a normal Co2 level
A
35-45
5
Q
What is an acidic Co2
A
Above 45
6
Q
What is an alkalotic Co2
A
Below 35
7
Q
What is a normal bicarb (HCo3)
A
22-26
8
Q
What is an acidic bicarb (HCo3)
A
Below 22
9
Q
What is a alkalitic bicarb
A
Above 26
10
Q
What’s does the acronym ROME mean
A
Respiratory
Opposite
Metabolic
Equal
11
Q
What does Co2 represent
A
Respiratory
12
Q
What does HCO3 represent
A
Metabolic
13
Q
When Co2 is high and pH is low what issue do we have
A
Respiratory acidosis
14
Q
When Co2 is low and pH is high what issue do we have
A
Respiratory alkalosis
15
Q
When HCO3 is low and pH is low what issue do we have
A
Metabolic acidosis
