1
Q
hyperventilation from anxiety/pain/ other causes & hypoxia causes which ABG abnormality
A
respiratory alkalosis
2
Q
alveolar hypoventilation & respiratory depression causes which ABG abnormality
A
respiratory acidosis
3
Q
vomiting, GI suction, and administration of sodium bicarb (alkali) causes which ABG abnormality
A
metabolic alkalosis
4
Q
diarrhea, ketoacidosis, lactic acidosis, and renal failure causes which ABG abnormality
A
metabolic acidosis
5
Q
pH (in ABG values)
A
7.35-7.45
<7.35: acidic
>7.45: alkalotic
6
Q
CO2
A
35?-45
<35: alkalotic
>45: acidic
7
Q
HCO3
A
22-26
<22: acidic
>26: alkalotic
