Acid-Base Balance

Question 0

Normal arterial blood PaCO2 is:

Answer 0

32-48 mm Hg

Question 1

Normal arterial blood pH

Answer 1

7.35-7.45

Question 2

Normal arterial blood Bicarbonate (HCO3) is:

Answer 2

22-26 mEq/L

Question 3

Clinical manifestations of respiratory alkalosis (3)

Answer 3

nausea, vomiting, tingling of fingers

Question 4

Clinical manifestations of Respiratory Acidosis (5)

Answer 4

Vasodilation, cardiac dysrhythmias, tachycardia, somnolence, decreased ventilation