Detection Of Acidosis And Alkalosis

Question 1

Arterial blood gas test

Answer 1

Is done to evaluate the bodies acid-base balance

Question 2

Standard tests measure

Answer 2

1. Arterial blood pH
2. partial pressure of carbon dioxide
3. partial pressure of oxygen
4. bicarbonate levels

Question 3

Additional steps that can help in identifying causes of the problem and in distinguishing compensated from uncompensated conditions

Answer 3

1. Anion gap
2. Plotting blood results on a numerical graph called a nomogram
3. Using a diagnostic chart