Acid–Base/ABG Interpretation
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QUESTION
What term describes pH above
7.45
7.45
7.45
on an ABG?
QUESTION
What is the normal arterial
P
a
O
2
PaO_2
P
a
O
2
range used for ABG interpretation?
QUESTION
Identify the disorder: pH
7.50
7.50
7.50
,
P
a
C
O
2
PaCO_2
P
a
C
O
2
40
40
40
mm Hg,
H
C
O
3
−
HCO_3^-
H
C
O
3
−
30
30
30
mEq/L.
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ANSWER
Uncompensated metabolic alkalosis. High pH with normal PaCO2 and high HCO3- signifies excess base without ventilatory compensation.
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