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What is the normal range for PaO2 values?

70-90
90-110
80-100 (correct)
85-95

What pH value indicates acidosis?

7.45
7.40
7.30 (correct)
7.35

What is considered a normal range for CO2 levels?

35-45 mmHg (correct)
40-50 mmHg
25-35 mmHg
30-40 mmHg

What CO2 level indicates respiratory acidosis?

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What is the normal pH range of arterial blood?

<p>7.35-7.45 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Normal PaO2 range

The acceptable range for partial pressure of oxygen in arterial blood, typically 80-100 mmHg (age dependent).

Normal pH range

The typical range for blood acidity, 7.35-7.45.

Respiratory acidosis CO2

A blood condition marked by high levels (>45 mmHg) of carbon dioxide.

Respiratory acidosis

Elevated carbon dioxide in the blood, resulting in a lower pH.

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Normal CO2 range

The acceptable range for carbon dioxide in arterial blood, 35-45 mmHg.