ABGs & DRIPS: Basic to Complex Flashcards
What does ABG stand for?
Arterial Blood Gas
What is the normal pH?
A. 7.35-7.45
B. 22-26 mmol/L
C. 35-45 mmHg
D. 95-100 %
A. 7.35-7.45
Below are the blood vessels that can be used to withdraw blood for ABG analysis. SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
A. radial vein B. femoral artery C. carotid artery D. radial artery E. coronary artery F. brachial artery G. pulmonary vein
B. femoral artery
D. radial artery
F. brachial artery
What is the meaning of pO2?
A. Oxygen B. partial pressure of Hydrogen C. partial pressure of Carbon Dioxide D. partial pressure of Oxygen E. Oxygen Administration
D. Partial Pressure of Oxygen
What is the normal pO2?
A.21%
B. 80-100 mmHg
C. 95-100%
D. 35-45 mmHg
B. 80-100 mmHg
What is the normal pCO2?
A. 21%
B. 80-100 mmHg
C. 95-100%
D. 35-45 mmHg
D. 35-45 mmHg
What is the normal SaO2?
A. 21%
B. 80-100 mmHg
C. 95-100%
D. 35-45 mmHg
C. 95-100%
What is the normal HCO3?
A. 22-26 mmol/L
B. 80-100 mmHg
C. 95-100%
D. 7.35-7.45 mmHg
A. 22-26 mmol/L
What organ is involved in compensation if there is respiratory problem?
A. Lungs
B. Heart
C. Kidneys
D. Brain
C. Kidneys
What is H2CO3?
A. bicarbonate
B. Sodium bicarbonate
C. Carbonic Acid
D. Hydrogen Peroxide
C. Carbonic Acid
Who does the blood extraction for ABG?
A. Radiologic Technologist
B. Medical Technologist
C. Physical Therapist
D. Respiratory Therapist
D. Respiratory Therapist
What is the blood vessel that supplies a branch to the thumb, the index finger and to the superficial palmar arch – it then continues as the deep palmar arch.
Radial Artery
What is the meaning of HC03?
Bicarbonate
What is the meaning of Sa02?
Oxygen Saturation
ABG Result: pH- 7.30; pCO2- 32mmHg; HCO3- 18mmol/L; pO2- 89mmHg; SaO2- 95%
A. Respiratory Acidosis with mild Hypoxemia
B. Metabolic Acidosis with Adequate Oxygenation
C. Respiratory Acidosis with Adequate Oxygenation
D. Metabolic Alkalosis with mild Hypoxemia
B. Metabolic Acidosis with Adequate Oxygenation