ABG QUIZ

What is the normal range of Bicarbonate ion in arterial blood?

• 35 - 45

• 25 - 35

• 22 - 26

• 15 - 22

The ABG test checks the balance of acids and bases in your blood, known as the pH balance.

• True

• FALSE

Arterial Blood Gas tests helps HCP interpret conditions that affects the:

• Respiratory system

• Circulatory system

• Metabolic system

• Endocrine system

ABG test measures the amount of and in your blood.

• O2

• CO2

• HCl

• Na

The nurse reviews the ABG results of a client and notes the following: pH 7.42, PaCO2 33mmHg, and HCO3 18. The nurse analyzes these results as indicating which condition?

• Metabolic acidosis

• Respiratory acidosis

• Metabolic alkalosis

• Respiratory alkalosis

The nurse reviews the ABG results of a client and notes the following: pH 7.12, PaCO2 45mmHg, and HCO3 15mmHg. The nurse analyzes these results as indicating which condition?

• Metabolic acidosis

• Respiratory acidosis

• Metabolic alkalosis

• Respiratory alkalosis

pH: 7.30

PaCO2: 68 mmHg

HCO3: 28 mmHg

Interpretation: ?

Ex: Metabolic acidosis, Fully

pH: 7.5

PaCO2: 40 mmHg

HCO3: 35 mmHg

Interpretation: ?

Ex: Metabolic acidosis, Fully