Arterial Blood Gases

Question 1

What are the normal PaO2 and PaCO2 in blood gasses?

Accepted Answer

PO2 = 100mmHg and PCO2 = 40mmHg

Question 2

The exchange of gases and nutrients between blood and tissues is a major function of:

Accepted Answer

capillaries

Question 3

The purpose of measuring arterial blood gases (ABGs) is: (SATA)

Accepted Answer

Analyze the body’s ability to maintain its acid-base balance, Assess PaCO2 and PaO2

Question 4

Oxygenation of blood:

Accepted Answer

needed for breakdown of food and must be continuously supplied for energy

Question 5

A pt is in metabolic alkalosis. Which will be visible on their Arterial Blood Gas results?

Accepted Answer

↑pH ­ ↑pCO2­ ↑HCO3 ­

Question 6

The liquid portion of blood.

Accepted Answer

Plasma

Question 7

Noninvasive technique that measures oxygen saturation o arterial blood

Accepted Answer

pulse oximetry

Question 8

What artery carries deoxygenated blood?

Accepted Answer

pulmonary artery

Question 9

Arterial blood gases in Metabolic Alkalosis will be all of the following except

Accepted Answer

decreased pH

Question 10

Arterial blood gases measure blood oxygenation.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

Which of these is within normal limits for an arterial blood gas (ABG)?

Accepted Answer

PO2: 80%

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