Normal Values (ABG)

Question 1

PH

Answer 1

7.35-7.45
< 7.35 Acidic
> 7.45 Alkalemia

Question 2

PaCO2 (Partial pressure of arterial carbon dioxide)

Answer 2

35-45 mmhg
< 35 Respiratory Alkalosis
> 45 Respiratory Acidosis

Question 3

HCO3- (Bicarbonate)

Answer 3

22-28 mEq/L
< 22 Metabolic Acidosis
> 28 Metabolic Alkalosis

Question 4

BE (Base Excess)

Answer 4

-2 to +2 mEq/L
< -2 Metabolic Acidosis
> +2 Metabolic Alkalosis

Question 5

Pa02 (Partial pressure of arterial oxygen)

Answer 5

80-100 mmhg
Hypoxemia
80-100 normal
60-80 mild
40-60 moderate
<40 Severe

Question 6

SaO2 (Saturation of hemoglobin w/oxygen

Answer 6

> 95%

Question 7

What stats determine the acid base status of blood?

Answer 7

PH, PaCO2, HCO3-, and BE

Question 8

What stats determine the oxygenation status of blood?

Answer 8

PaO2 and SaO2