ABGs Flashcards
1
Q
Normal pH
A
7.35 - 7.45
2
Q
Normal PaCO2
A
35-45
3
Q
Normal HCO3
A
22 - 26
4
Q
acidic pH
A
below 7.35
5
Q
alkalotic pH
A
above 7.45
6
Q
acidic PaCO2
A
above 45
7
Q
alkalotic PaCO2
A
below 35
8
Q
acidic HCO3
A
below 22
9
Q
alkalotic HCO3
A
above 26
10
Q
normal pH means ______ compensation
A
total compensation
11
Q
normal HCO3 or CO2 means ______ compensation
A
no compensation
12
Q
nothing is normal means ____ compensation
A
partial compensation
