ABI Values

Question 1

Normal blood pH

Answer 1

7.4 (7.35-7.45)

Question 2

Normal PaCO2 value

Answer 2

35-45 mmHgg

Question 3

PaO2 normal range

Answer 3

97 mmHg (80-100 mmHg)

Question 4

HCO3- normal value

Answer 4

22-26 mEq/L

Question 5

SaO2 normal value

Answer 5

95-98%

Question 6

ABG results written in what order?

Answer 6

pH -> PaCO2 -> PaO2 -> HCO3-

Question 7

Academia

Answer 7

Elevated acidity of blood (pH <7.35)

Question 8

Alkalemia

Answer 8

Dec acidity of blood (> 7.45)

Question 9

Eucapnia

Answer 9

Normal level of CO2 in blood (PaCO2 35-45 mmHg)

Question 10

Hypercapnia

Answer 10

Elevated CO2 in arterial blood ( PaO2 > 45mmHg)

Question 11

Hypocapnia

Answer 11

Low level of CO2 in arterial blood (PaCO2 <35 mmHg)

Question 12

Hypoxemia

Answer 12

Low levels of O2 in arterial blood (PaO2 <80%)

Question 13

Mild hypoxemia

Answer 13

PaO2 60-79 mmHg

Question 14

Moderate hypoxemia

Answer 14

PaO2 40-59 mmHg

Question 15

Severe hypoxemia

Answer 15

PaO2 <40mmHg

Question 16

Hypoxia

Answer 16

Low levels of 02 in tissue disposition adequate perfusion of tissue