ABGs Flashcards
1
Q
What are ABGs used to monitor?
A
- oxygenation
- ventilation
- acid-base balance
- carboxyhemoglobin and methemoglobin
2
Q
Where do you normally obtain ABGs from? (which artery?)
A
radial artery
3
Q
Can oxygenation be used in determination of acid-base conditions?
A
No
4
Q
explain Acidosis/alkalosis vs acidemia/alkalemia
A
Acidosis/alkalosis= acid/base disorder, can have multiple
acidemia/alkalemia= pH of blood, can only have one
5
Q
What is involved in respiratory problems?
in metabolic problems?
A
resp= pCO2
metabolic= HCO3
