NUR 2063 Pathophysiology ABG

NUR 2063 Pathophysiology ABG
1. What is the normal pH of blood?
Answer
7.35-7.45
2. What is an acidotic pH of blood?
Answer
less than 7.35
3. What is a basic pH of blood?
Answer
more than 7.45
4. What does it mean when one has a pH of blood less than 7.35?
Answer
they are in acidosis
5. What does it mean when one has a pH of blood greater than 7.45?
Answer
they are in alkalosis
6. Which 3 systems work together to maintain acid base balance?
Answer
the buffers (blood), respiratory system and renal system
7. Which 3 organs are vital to ABG levels?
Answer
Blood, Kidneys and Lungs
8. What is the normal range of PaCO2 in the blood?
Answer
35-45 mmHg