ABGs Interpretations

Question 1

Whats the normal pH?

Answer 1

7.35-7.45

Question 2

What’s the normal PCO2?

Answer 2

35-45 mm Hg

Question 3

What’s the normal HCO3?

Answer 3

22-26 mEq/L

Question 4

What’s the normal PaO2?

Answer 4

80-100 mm Hg at sea level

Question 5

What’s the normal SaO2?

Answer 5

>95 %

Question 6

What do expect to see with Respiratory Acidosis?

Answer 6

Hypoxemia Hypercapnia Acute Respiratory Failure ARDS Breathing can be FAST or SLOW depends on sick(asthma,COPD)/healthy lungs respectively MANAGEMENT-Increase Ventilation O2

Question 7

What do you expect to see with Metabolic Acidosis?

Answer 7

Renal Failure DKA Diarrhea KUSSMAL RESPIRATIONS (deep&fast) Trying to blow OFF CO2 MANAGEMENT- Treat cause

Question 8

What do you expect to assess when pt is in Respiratory Alkalosis?

Answer 8

Hypoxemia PULMONARY EMBOLISM EARLY ARDS PAIN on ventilator MANAGEMENT- Treat cause Increase O2 to decrease RR

Question 9

How do you picture Metabolic Alkalosis?

Answer 9

Vomiting NGT CHF: most of pt are on Lasix (lose K) MANAGEMENT: K infusion PROTOCOL Pt will compensate by holding on to their CO2 so you will see decreased RR