Acid base balance

Question 1

Normal PaCO2

Answer 1

35-45mm Hg

Question 2

Normal pH

Answer 2

7.35-7.45

Question 3

Normal bicarbonate HCO3

Answer 3

22-26 mEq/L

Question 4

Normal PaO2

Answer 4

80-100 mm Hg

Question 5

Respiratory acidosis and alkalosis is due to a problem with which organ

Answer 5

Lungs, any obstruction of the airways (acidosis) or overstimulation of system (alkalosis)

Question 6

Metabolic acidosis and alkaloids is de to a problem with which organ

Answer 6

Kidney. diabetes, high fat diet, diarrhea, aspirin, insufficient metabolism (acidosis) or dysfunction of metabolism, diuretics, vomiting (alkalosis)

Question 7

What is Allen test

Answer 7

Test performed before obtaining arterial blood specimen from radius. Pressure applied over ulnar and radial artery, pt. open and closes hand, release ulnar, assess color distal. If pinkies fails to return within 6seconds this indicates ulnar artery is insufficient and radial should not be used