Respiratory - Unit 3 - ABG Worksheet Flashcards
1
Q
pH low, CO2 High, HCO3 Normal =
A
Respiratory Acidosis
2
Q
What is compensation for respiratory acidosis?
A
Increased HCO3
3
Q
pH low, CO2 Normal, HCO3 low - what is it?
A
Metabolic Acidosis
4
Q
What is the compensation for metabolic acidosis?
A
Decreased CO2
5
Q
pH high, CO2 low, HCO3 normal…what is it?
A
Respiratory Alkalosis
6
Q
What is the compensation for respiratory alkalosis?
A
Decreased HCO3
7
Q
pH high, CO2 normal, HCO3 high..what is it?
A
Metabolic Alkalosis
8
Q
What is the compensation for metabolic alkalosis?
A
Increased CO2