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ARTERIAL BLOOD GASES (ABG) TEST - PATIENT EDUCATION 2024 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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ARTERIAL BLOOD GASES (ABG) TEST - PATIENT EDUCATION 2024 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Question 1 Which of the following is the normal range for arterial pH? • A. 7.35-7.45 • B. 7.25 -7.35 • C. 7.45 -7.55 • D. 7.55 -7.65 Question 2 Which of the following conditions is indicated by a low pH and low bicarbonate (HCO3 -) levels? • A. Respiratory acidosis • B. Metabolic acidosis • C. Respiratory alkalosis • D. Metabolic alkalosis Question 3 What is the normal range for arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PaCO2)? • A. 25 -35 mmHg • B. 30 -40 mmHg • C. 35-45 mmHg • D. 40 -50 mmHg Question 4 An increase in PaCO2 (hypercapnia) typically leads to which of the following conditions? • A. Respiratory acidosis • B. Metabolic acidosis • C. Respiratory alkalosis • D. Metabolic alkalosis Question 5 Which of the following is the primary buffer system in the body that maintains acid-base balance? • A. Hemoglobin buffer system • B. Bicarbonate buffer system • C. Phosphate buffer system • D. Protein buffer system Question 6 Which condition is characterized by a high pH and low PaCO2? • A. Respiratory alkalosis • B. Metabolic acidosis • C. Respiratory acidosis • D. Metabolic alkalosis Question 7 What does a PaO2 level below 80 mmHg typically indicate? • A. Hypoxemia • B. Hypercapnia • C. Hypocapnia • D. Hyperoxia Question 8 Which of the following values indicates compensated metabolic acidosis? • A. Low pH, low HCO3 -, normal PaCO2 • B. Normal pH, low HCO3 -, low PaCO2 • C. High pH, high HCO3 -, high PaCO2 • D. Low pH, high HCO3 -, high PaCO2 Question 9 Which of the following conditions can cause metabolic alkalosis? • A. Vomiting • B. Diarrhea • C. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) • D. Sepsis Question 10 What does a high anion gap in metabolic acidosis indicate? • A. Loss of bicarbonate • B. Accumulation of acids • C. Respiratory compensation • D. Renal failure Question 11 Which ABG parameter is directly measured and not calculated? • A. PaO2 • B. HCO3 - • C. SaO2 • D. Base excess Question 12 In which condition would you expect to find a high pH and high bicarbonate levels? • A. Respiratory acidosis • B. Metabolic alkalosis • C. Respiratory alkalosis • D. Metabolic acidosis Question 13 Which of the following indicates respiratory compensation in metabolic acidosis? • A. Increased PaCO2 • B. Decreased PaCO2 • C. Increased HCO3 - • D. Decreased HCO3 - Question 14 Which condition is indicated by the following ABG results: pH 7.48, PaCO2 32 mmHg, HCO3 - 24 mEq/L?The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
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