Arterial Blood Gas Measures Flashcards
1
Q
pH
A
7.35 - 7.45
Below 7.35 = Acidic
Above 7.45 = Alkaline
2
Q
PaCO2
A
35 - 45 mmHg
Above 45 = Acidic
Below 35 = Alkaline
3
Q
HCO3
A
22 - 26 mEq/L
Below 22 = Acidic
Above 26 = Alkaline
4
Q
Increased pH shows
A
metabolic alkalosis or respiratory alkalosis
5
Q
Decreased pH shows
A
metabolic acidosis or respiratory acidosis
6
Q
Increased pCO2 indicates
A
COPD
7
Q
Decreased pCO2 indicates
A
hypoxemia
8
Q
Increased HCO3 indicates
A
dehydration, COPD
9
Q
Decreased HCO3 indicates
A
fluid loss
10
Q
Increased pO2 shows
A
hyperventilation
11
Q
Decreased pO2 shows
A
anemia, respiratory difficulties
