Interpreting ABG Flashcards
1
Q
Normal pH
A
7.35 to 7.45
2
Q
Normal PaO2
A
11.5 to 14.5
3
Q
PaCO2
A
3.5 to 5.5
4
Q
Normal HCO3
A
24-28
5
Q
Indicator of metabolic acidosis
A
Decreased HCO3-
6
Q
Indicator of metabolic alkalosis
A
Increased HCO3-
7
Q
Indicator of respiratory acidosis
A
Increased CO2
8
Q
Indicator of respiratory alkalosis
A
Decreased CO2
9
Q
Indicator of T1RF
A
Decreased PaO2
10
Q
Indicator of T2RF
A
Decreased PaO2, increaesd PaCO2
11
Q
Treatment for hypoxia
A
Oxygen, mechanical ventilation of antibiotics/bronchodilator/corticosteroids