Areas Of weakness

Question 1

Acid Base Review

Answer 1

Acute Respiratory and Metabolic Acidosis and Alkalosis
(Normal ABG valuespH:7.35–7.45; PaCO2: 35–45; HCO3: 22–26)
• Respiratory AcidosispH:< 7.35;PaCO2: > 45; HCO3: Normal
• Respiratory AlkalosispH:> 7.45;PaCO2: < 35; HCO3: Normal
• Metabolic AcidosispH:< 7.35; PaCO2: Normal;HCO3: < 22
• Metabolic AlkalosispH:> 7.45; PaCO2: Normal;HCO3: > 26

Question 2

Respiratory Acidosis

Answer 2

Respiratory AcidosispH:< 7.35;PaCO2: > 45; HCO3: Normal