ABG Interpretation Questions and Answers
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respiratory acidosis, respiratory alkalosis, metabolic
acidosis, metabolic alkalosis [ Ans: ] acid-base imbalances
normal [ Ans: ] - respiratory acidosis: less, greater greater
- respiratory alkalosis: greater, less less
-metabolic acidosis: less less
-metabolic alkalosis: greater greater
acid
- the more CO2 build up in the body the more acidic the
blood is. [ Ans: ] CO2 is associated with
base
- or alkalosis, the more bicarbonate present in the more
basic or alkalotic the blood is. as CO2 is regulated by
blood [ Ans: ] HCO3 (bicarbonate) is associated with
7.35-7.45 [ Ans: ] normal pH
respiratory acidosis [ Ans: ] build up of CO2 in the blood
- ph: less than <7.35
,- PaCO2: greater than >45
- HCO3: greater than >26 (as kidneys try to compensate to
help bring back PH to normal as it is the base)
22-26 [ Ans: ] normal HCO3
35-45 [ Ans: ] normal PaCO2
hypoventilation [ Ans: ] Respiratory Acidosis is equal to
T
- Hypoventilation is a condition where a person doesn't
breathe enough to get rid of carbon dioxide (CO2)
produced by their body's metabolism. When CO2 builds
up in the blood, it reacts with water to form carbonic acid,
making the blood more acidic. This shift in pH can disrupt
normal bodily functions and lead to a condition known as
respiratory acidosis. [ Ans: ] T or F: all conditions that can
cause HYPOVENTILATION will result to Respiratory
Acidosis
Risk factors of respiratory acidosis
-or conditions that can cause Hypoventilation/ low
respiratory rate/ or condition that causes BLOCKAGE of
airway [ Ans: ] -Pneumonia (blocks ventilation due to
mucous secretion)
, -Acute pulmonary edema
-Aspiration of foreign body
-Chronic lung disease
-Overdose of narcotics or sedatives (CNS depressant which
can depress respiration like diazepam, benzodiazepam
etc.)
-Brain injury that affects the respiratory center
-Airway obstruction
-Mechanical Chest Injury (limit expansion of the lungs that
can cause HYPOVENTILATION)
additional: COPD (due to reduce lung function)
Clinical Manifestations of Respiratory Acidosis [ Ans: ] -
Increased pulse and respiratory rates
- Increase BP
- Headache, dizziness
- Confusion (decreased level of consciousness (LOC))
- Warm, flushed skin
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respiratory acidosis, respiratory alkalosis, metabolic
acidosis, metabolic alkalosis [ Ans: ] acid-base imbalances
normal [ Ans: ] - respiratory acidosis: less, greater greater
- respiratory alkalosis: greater, less less
-metabolic acidosis: less less
-metabolic alkalosis: greater greater
acid
- the more CO2 build up in the body the more acidic the
blood is. [ Ans: ] CO2 is associated with
base
- or alkalosis, the more bicarbonate present in the more
basic or alkalotic the blood is. as CO2 is regulated by
blood [ Ans: ] HCO3 (bicarbonate) is associated with
7.35-7.45 [ Ans: ] normal pH
respiratory acidosis [ Ans: ] build up of CO2 in the blood
- ph: less than <7.35
,- PaCO2: greater than >45
- HCO3: greater than >26 (as kidneys try to compensate to
help bring back PH to normal as it is the base)
22-26 [ Ans: ] normal HCO3
35-45 [ Ans: ] normal PaCO2
hypoventilation [ Ans: ] Respiratory Acidosis is equal to
T
- Hypoventilation is a condition where a person doesn't
breathe enough to get rid of carbon dioxide (CO2)
produced by their body's metabolism. When CO2 builds
up in the blood, it reacts with water to form carbonic acid,
making the blood more acidic. This shift in pH can disrupt
normal bodily functions and lead to a condition known as
respiratory acidosis. [ Ans: ] T or F: all conditions that can
cause HYPOVENTILATION will result to Respiratory
Acidosis
Risk factors of respiratory acidosis
-or conditions that can cause Hypoventilation/ low
respiratory rate/ or condition that causes BLOCKAGE of
airway [ Ans: ] -Pneumonia (blocks ventilation due to
mucous secretion)
, -Acute pulmonary edema
-Aspiration of foreign body
-Chronic lung disease
-Overdose of narcotics or sedatives (CNS depressant which
can depress respiration like diazepam, benzodiazepam
etc.)
-Brain injury that affects the respiratory center
-Airway obstruction
-Mechanical Chest Injury (limit expansion of the lungs that
can cause HYPOVENTILATION)
additional: COPD (due to reduce lung function)
Clinical Manifestations of Respiratory Acidosis [ Ans: ] -
Increased pulse and respiratory rates
- Increase BP
- Headache, dizziness
- Confusion (decreased level of consciousness (LOC))
- Warm, flushed skin
