ABGs

Question 1

Order ___ if pt shows worsening symptoms of a respiratory prob, such as dyspnea in conditions like ASTHMA/COPD

Answer 1

ABG

Question 2

ABG stands for

Answer 2

Arterial Blood Gas

Question 3

Norm pH

Answer 3

7.35-7.45

Question 4

Norm PaO2

Answer 4

75-100mmHg = 94%+ pulse ox

Question 5

is PaO2 60mmHg norm?

Answer 5

NO, 60mmHg = 90% (hypoxia)

Question 6

Norm PaCO2

Answer 6

35-45mmHg

Question 7

Norm Bicarb HCO3-

Answer 7

22-26mEq/L

Question 8

Norm O2 Sat

Answer 8

> 92%

Question 9

it takes ____hrs for kidney change to take effect

Answer 9

48

Question 10

PaO2

Answer 10

measures amnt of O2 gas in the blood

Question 11

SaO2

Answer 11

measures % of oxygen bound to Hb (usable oxygen)

Question 12

Metabolic Acidosis causes

Answer 12

Question 13

68 yo long standing poorly controlled hypertensive diabetic current BP 162/108, presents with progressive confusion after beginning on Lasix. Pulse ox 87%, resp rate 10. Wdyd?

Answer 13

Admit to hospital and order ABG + CMP.

Curb-65 says admit bc he is >65yo and confused.
He has a metabolic issue (DM) and respiratory dyspnea (RR 10) -> order ABG +CMP