Blood Gas Interpretation Numbers

Question 1

R.O.M.E.

Answer 1

R.O.M.E

Respiratory Opposite Metabolic Equal

Respiratory= Opposite:

• pH is high, PCO2 is down (Alkalosis).= breathing to fast
• pH is low, PCO2 is up (Acidosis)= breathing to slow

Metabolic= Equal:

• pH is high, HCO3 is high (Alkalosis)= vomiting & suction
• pH is low, HCO3 is low (Acidosis)= everything else

Question 2

Normal PH

Answer 2

7.35-7.45

Question 3

Respiratory Alkalosis =

Answer 3

Breathing to fast

Question 4

Respiratory Acidosis =

Answer 4

Breathing to slow

Question 5

Metabolic Alkalosis =

Answer 5

Vomiting or suction

Question 6

Metabolic acidosis =

Answer 6

is everything else that dosent have vomiting or suction in it is Metabolic acidosis