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ABG Practice Quiz

1.

The normal value for the pH is:

a.
7.53
b. 7.48
c.
7.40
d. 7.30

2.

The normal value for the PaCO2 is:

a.
38
b. 26
c.
80
d. 48

3.

The normal range for the bicarbonate (HCO3-) is:

a.
35-45
b. 7.35-7.45
c.
80-120
d. 22-26

4.

The metabolic parameter of the arterial blood gas set is the:

a.
pH
b. PaCO2
c.
HCO3d. PaO2

5.

The respiratory parameter of the arterial blood gas set is the:

a.
PaO2
b. SAT
c.
PaCO2
d. HCO3-

6.

Acidemia would be indicated by:

a.
pH less than 7.35
b. PaCO2 greater than 45
c.
HCO3- more than 26
d. pH more than 7.45

7.

Alkalemia would be indicated by:

a.
HCO3- less than 22
b. pH less than 7.35
c.
PaCO2 less than 35
d. pH more than 7.45

8.

The acid-base disorder associated with elevated respirations is:

a.
Lactic acidosis
b. Respiratory alkalosis
c.
Metabolic acidosis
d. Hyperventilation acidosis

9.

An abnormally large accumulation of ketones in the blood would give rise to a(n):
a.
Metabolic acidosis
b. pH greater than 7.45
c.
Metabolic depression
d. Respiratory acidosis

10.

Respiratory failure is often associated with a(n):

a. Anxiety
b. Elevated PaO2

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c.
d.
11.

Depressed PaCO2
PaC02 above 45

In a long-standing metabolic acidosis, the respiratory rate may increase. This is an example of:
a.
Mixed acidosis
b. Hypoxemia
c. Compensation
d. A primary respiratory acidosis

For items 12 - 18 select the correct interpretation for the given arterial blood gas set.
12.

pH 7.51, PaCO2 40, HCO3- 31:

a.
Normal
b. Uncompensated metabolic alkalosis
c.
Partially compensated respiratory acidosis
d. Uncompensated respiratory alkalosis

13.

pH 7.33, PaCO2 29, HCO3- 16:

a.
Uncompensated respiratory alkalosis
b. Uncompensated metabolic acidosis
c.
Partially compensated respiratory acidosis
d. Partially compensated metabolic acidosis

14.

pH 7.40, PaCO2 40, HCO3- 24:

a.
Normal
b. Uncompensated metabolic acidosis
c.
Partially compensated respiratory acidosis
d. Partially compensated metabolic acidosis

15.

pH 7.12, PaCO2 60, HCO3- 29:

a.
Uncompensated metabolic acidosis
b. Uncompensated respiratory acidosis
c.
Partially compensated respiratory acidosis
d. Partially compensated metabolic acidosis

16.

pH 7.48, PaCO2 30, HCO3- 23:

a.
Uncompensated metabolic alkalosis
b. Uncompensated respiratory alkalosis
c.
Partially compensated respiratory alkalosis
d. Partially compensated metabolic alkalosis

17.

pH 7.62, PaCO2 47, HCO3- 30:

a.
Uncompensated metabolic alkalosis
b. Uncompensated respiratory alkalosis
c.
Partially compensated respiratory alkalosis
d. Partially compensated metabolic alkalosis

18.

pH 7.30, PaCO2 59, HCO3- 28:

a.
Uncompensated metabolic acidosis
b. Uncompensated respiratory acidosis
c.
Partially compensated respiratory acidosis
d. Partially compensated metabolic acidosis

19. pH 7.31 PaCO2 55 mm Hg HCO3- 28 mEq/L

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20. pH 7.31 PaCO2 55 mm Hg HCO3- 35 mEq/L PaO2 78
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21. pH 7.31 PaCO2 35 mm Hg HCO3- 20 mEq/L PaO2 88
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22. pH 7.31 PaCO2 25 mm Hg HCO3- 20 mEq/L PaO2 94
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23. pH 7.48 PaCO2 25 mm Hg HCO3- 28 mEq/L PaO2 77
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24. pH 7.48 PaCO2 25 mm Hg HCO3- 20 mEq/L PaO2 99
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25. pH 7.48 PaCO2 45 mm Hg HCO3- 33 mEq/L PaO2 74
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26. pH 7.48 PaCO2 55 mm Hg HCO3- 33 mEq/L PaO2 87
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27. pH 7.34 PaCO2 33.9 HCO3 18.2 PaO2 85.2
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28. pH 7.34 PaCO2 40.3 HCO3 21.4 PaO2 41.0
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29. pH 7.59 PaCO2 49.0 HCO3 48.2 PaO2 58.7
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30. pH 7.17 PaCO2 69.3 HCO3 21.0 PaO2 40.9
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31. pH 7.07 PaCO2 11.4 HCO3 3.1 PaO2 115.1
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32. pH 7.25 PaCO2 74.3 HCO3 12.4 PaO2 29.1
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33. pH 7.45 PaCO2 27.0 HCO3 19.1 PaO2 65.5
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34. pH 7.28 PaCO2 79.5 HCO3 37.1 PaO2 30.0
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35. pH 7.51 PaCO2 39.4 HCO3 31.3 PaO2 77.3
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36. pH 7.39 PaCO2 39.0 HCO3 23.4 PaO2 61.2
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37. pH 7.31 PaCO2 58.5 HCO3 26.1 PaO2 74.5
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38. pH 7.46 PaCO2 34.0 HCO3 26.0 PaO2 43.8
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39. pH 7.44 PaCO2 27.8 HCO3 19.2 PaO2 100
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40. pH 7.36 PaCO2 75.1 HCO3 40.6 PaO2 65.2
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41. pH 7.44 PaCO2 48.0 HCO3 32.6 PaO2 63.6
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42. pH 7.18 PaCO2 42.0 HCO3 15.0 PaO2 69.0
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43. pH 7.36 PaCO2 30.0 HCO3 15.0 PaO2 80.0
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44. pH 7.42 PaCO2 39.0 HCO3 25.4 PaO2 92.0
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45. pH 7.52 PaCO2 31.0 HCO3 26 PaO2 100
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46. pH 7.08 PaCO2 54.0 HCO3 15.0 PaO2 54.0
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