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What is the normal range for pH in arterial blood gas?
What is the normal range for pH in arterial blood gas?
- 6.95-7.05
- 7.00-7.10
- 7.35-7.45 (correct)
- 8.20-8.30
Which component of arterial blood gases measures the pressure of carbon dioxide?
Which component of arterial blood gases measures the pressure of carbon dioxide?
- PaO2
- pH
- HCO3
- PaCO2 (correct)
In arterial blood gas, what does an increase in hydrogen ions (H+) do to pH?
In arterial blood gas, what does an increase in hydrogen ions (H+) do to pH?
- Stabilizes pH
- Increases pH (alkalotic)
- Decreases pH (acidotic) (correct)
- No effect on pH
Which medical specialty may use ABGs to investigate patients on initial presentation?
Which medical specialty may use ABGs to investigate patients on initial presentation?
What is the normal range for the partial pressure of carbon dioxide (pCO2) in arterial blood gas?
What is the normal range for the partial pressure of carbon dioxide (pCO2) in arterial blood gas?
How does an increase in carbon dioxide pressure affect pCO2 in arterial blood gas?
How does an increase in carbon dioxide pressure affect pCO2 in arterial blood gas?
Which component of ABGs measures the bicarbonate level?
Which component of ABGs measures the bicarbonate level?
What does an increase in HCO3 level indicate about the pH in arterial blood gas?
What does an increase in HCO3 level indicate about the pH in arterial blood gas?
Which setting would likely use ABGs to assess if a patient is requiring more oxygen therapy?
Which setting would likely use ABGs to assess if a patient is requiring more oxygen therapy?
What is the main purpose of ABGs in emergency medicine on initial presentation?
What is the main purpose of ABGs in emergency medicine on initial presentation?
