Arterial Blood Gas Interpretation Quiz

Harper, Anika, and Oliver are studying the effects of hyperventilation on the body. They want to know the primary acid-base disturbance seen in respiratory alkalosis. What is it?

• Decreased bicarbonate (HCO3-) levels

• Increased bicarbonate (HCO3-) levels

• Decreased carbon dioxide (CO2) levels

• Increased carbon dioxide (CO2) levels

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Michael, William, and Avery are studying for their nursing exam. They come across a patient's case in their textbook. The patient is diagnosed with compensated respiratory acidosis. Which two of the following would they expect to find on this patient's ABGs?

• Increased PaCO2 (partial pressure of carbon dioxide)

• Increased HCO3- (bicarbonate) levels

• Normal pH (potential of hydrogen)

• Decreased PaO2 (partial pressure of oxygen)

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-5

Anika, Lily, and Rohan are studying for their nursing exam. They come across a question about ABGs. They want to know: what is the normal range for pH in arterial blood gas?

• 7.35-7.45

• 7.25-7.35

• 7.45-7.55

• 7.55-7.65

Aria, Anika, and Olivia are studying the effects of different conditions on blood oxygen levels. They come across a case where an individual has a low PaO2 level. This suggests:

• The patient is hyperventilating

• Inadequate oxygenation

• A respiratory acidosis condition

• Lactic acidosis

Elijah, Olivia, and Aria are studying acid-base disturbances in their nursing class. A patient has a decreased PaCO2 level and decreased HCO3 level with a normal pH (7.45). Which acid-base disturbance is this patient experiencing?

• Metabolic acidosis

• Metabolic alkalosis

• Respiratory acidosis

• Respiratory alkalosis

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3