ABGS

Question 1

pH

Answer 1

7.35 - 7.45

Question 2

The partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PaCO2)

Answer 2

35 mmHg - 45 mmHg

Question 3

The partial pressure of oxygen (O2)

Answer 3

80 mmHg - 100 mmHg

Question 4

Oxygen saturation (SaO2)

Answer 4

95 - 100 %

Question 5

Base Excess (BE)

Answer 5

-2 to +2

Question 6

Bicarbonate (HCO3)

Answer 6

22-26 mEq

Question 7

Na

Answer 7

135 - 145 mEq/L

Question 8

K

Answer 8

3.5 - 5 mEq/L

Question 9

Cl

Answer 9

98 - 106 mEq/L

Question 10

Ca

Answer 10

8.4 - 10.5 mg/dL

Question 11

Mg

Answer 11

1.5-2.5 mEq/L

Question 12

PO4

Answer 12

2.7-4.5 mg/dL

Question 13

what does pH reflect

Answer 13

pH reflects Hydrogen ion (H+) concentration

Question 14

<7.35 pH signifies

Answer 14

acidosis

Question 15

> 7.45 pH signifies

Answer 15

alkalosis

Question 16

what does PaCO2 reflect

Answer 16

PaCO2 reflects the partial pressure of carbon dioxide in the arterial blood

Question 17

A PaCO2 < 35mmHg signifies

Answer 17

hypocapnia

Question 18

A PaCO2 >45mmHg signifies

Answer 18

hypercapnia

Question 19

what does PaO2 reflect

Answer 19

PaO2 reflects the partial pressure of oxygen in the arterial blood

Question 20

A PaO2 < 80mmHg signifies

Answer 20

hypoxemia

Question 21

what does HCO3 reflect

Answer 21

Bicarbonate concentration in plasma

Question 22

what does BE signify

Answer 22

Base Excess; a measure of buffering capacity