ABG Quiz

What does this arterial gas show? pH 7.33, PO2 14, PCo2 3, HCo3 17, BE -4.5

What does this venous gas show? pH 7.48, PO2 5.6, PCo2 8.6, HCO3 18.0, BE 4.9

What may cause a high PCo2? Select all that apply.

What does this arterial gas show? pH 7.36 PO₂ 7.3 PCO₂ 4.9 HCO₃ 20.9 BE -4

What could cause metabolic acidosis?

What does this arterial gas show? pH 7.31 PO₂ 9.2 PCO₂ 7.01 HCO₃ 23 BE -0.5

What type of respiratory failure is the above gas?

How may ventilation be adapted for the above gas on PICU?

7.35 to 7.45 is the normal range for PH

How may you conclude that a patient may have a chronically high PCo2?