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ANALYZING
ARTERIAL BLOODGAS RESULTS
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POINTS TO REMEMBER:
1. In ACIDOSIS, the pH is DOWN.
2. In ALKALOSIS, the pH is UP.
3. The RESPIRATORY FUNCTIONindicator is the PCO2.
4. The METABOLIC FUNCTION indicator is
the HCO3.
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STEPS:STEP 1
Look at the blood gas report.
Look at thepH. Is the ph UP or DOWN? If
Up=ALKALOSIS,Down= ACIDOSIS.
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STEP 2
Look at the PCO2. Is it up or down? Ifthe PCO2 reflects an opposite
response to the pH, then you knowthat the condition is a RESPIRATORYIMBALANCE. If the PCO2 does not
reflect an opposite response to thepH, then move to step 3.
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STEP 3
Look at the HCO3concentration. Does the
HCO3 concentration reflect acorresponding response withthe pH? If it does, then thecondition is a METABOLICIMBALANCE.
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EXAMPLE:
pH = 7.37
PaCO2 = 52
HCO3= 29mmHg
Answer:
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pH = 7.37 ACID PaCO2 = 52 Acid
HCO3= 29mmHg AlkalosisAnswer:
METABOLIC ACIDOSISComplete Compensatory
ANSWER:
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STEP 4
Remember:
COMPENSATION has OCCURRED if thepH is in a normal range of 7.35-7.45. if thepH is NOT within NORMAL range, look atthe respiratory or metabolic functionindicators.
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RESPIRATORY IMBALANCES:
If a condition is a respiratory imbalance,look at the HCO3 concentration to
determine the state of compensation.
If the HCO3 is NORMAL, then thecondition is UNCOMPENSATED.
If the HCO3 is ABNORMAL, then thecondition is PARTIAL COMPENSATION.
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EXAMPLE:
pH = 7.30 PaCO2 = 56
HCO3= 29mmHg
Answer:
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ANSWER:
pH = 7.30 PaCO2 = 56
HCO3= 29mmHg
Answer:
RESPIRATORY ACIDOSIS(P.COMPENSATORY)
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METABOLIC IMBALANCE
If the condition is a METABOLICIMBALANCE, look at the PCO2 todetermine the state of compensation.
If the PCO2 is NORMAL, then thecondition is UNCOMPENSATED.
If the PCO2 is ABNORMAL, then thecondition is a PARTIAL COMPENSATION.
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EXAMPLE
pH = 7.30 PaCO2 = 43
HCO3= 21mmHg
Answer:
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ANSWER
pH = 7.30 PaCO2 = 43 N
HCO3= 21mmHg
Answer:
UNCOMPENSATED METABOLICACIDOSIS
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DRILL
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GROUPINGFerolin,
Selina C.
Almanzor,
Kessa MarieD.
Viloan, Dan
Louie M.
Beglilio,
Jamie B.
Eramis Army
Joy A.
Ortega, Rey
Mart P.
Paderes,
AnnaTess B.
Paciente,
Kyle T.
Amualla,
Marife Julia
A.
Bolivar, May
Rozel M.
Ceriales,
Joanne Fe
C.
Sanogal,
Alene Joy T.
Velos,
Queenie
Kaye B.
Solayman,
Farisha
Mae D.
Larisma,
Bea
Andrea R.
Vallejo,Ar
pha Omar
F.
Gomez,
Erwin S.
Bantala,
Abdel Haq D.
Sanang,
Almira M.
Verano,
Karen Joy
F.
Salcedo,
Ralph Elton
S.
Quionez,
V.
Parnes,
Jonalie P.
Maniquis,
Irene M.
Pagaduan,
Lady Anne
M.
Mostrales,
Kelvin Doyle
C.
Bisabis,
Michel B.
Bagsican,
Mae A.
Aquino Jr.,
Arnold L.
Demerin,
Herma
Grace B.
Nazaire,
Rose A.
Parcon,
Krystyl
Myca C.
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PRACTICE QUESTIONS:
1. A nurse plans care for a client withChronic Obstructive PulmonaryDisease, knowing that the client ismost likely to experience what type ofimbalance?
a. Respiratory Acidosis
b. Respiratory Alkalosis
c. Metabolic Acidosis
d. Metabolic Alkalosis
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ANSWER
a. Respiratory Acidosisb. Respiratory Alkalosis
c. Metabolic Acidosisd. Metabolic Alkalosis
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2. A nurse reviews the blood gas results of
a client with Guillain-Barr syndrome.The nurse analyzes the results anddetermines that the client isexperiencing respiratory acidosis.
Which of the following validates thenurses findings?
1. pH 7.50, Pco2 52 mmHg
2. pH 7.35, Pco2 40 mmHg
3. pH 7.25, Pco2 50 mmHg
4. pH 7.50, Pco2 30 mmHg
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1. pH 7.50, Pco2 52 mmHg
2. pH 7.35, Pco2 40 mmHg
3. pH 7.25, Pco2 50 mmHg
4. pH 7.50, Pco2 30 mmHg
ANSWER
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3. A nurse reviews the arterial blood gasresults of a client and notes the following:pH 7.45, Pco2 of 30mmHg and HCO3 of22 meQ/L. The nurse analyzes theseresults as indicating:
a. Metabolic Acidosis, compensated
b. Metabolic Alkalosis, uncompensated
c. Respiratory Alkalosis, compensated
d. Respiratory Acidosis, uncompensated
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ANSWER
a. Metabolic Acidosis, compensated
b. Metabolic Alkalosis, uncompensated
c. Respiratory Alkalosis, compensatedd. Respiratory Acidosis, uncompensated
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4. A client is scheduled for blood to be
drawn from the radial artery for ABGdetermination. Before the blood isdrawn, an Allens test is performed to
determine the adequacy of the:a. Popliteal circulation
b. Ulnar circulation
c. Femoral circulationd. Carotid circulation
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ANSWER
a. Popliteal circulation
b.Ulnar circulationc. Femoral circulation
d. Carotid circulation
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5. A nurse is caring for a client with
Nasogastric tube that is attached to a lowsuction. The nurse monitors the clientknowing that the client is at risk for whichacid-base disorder?
a. Respiratory Acidosis
b. Respiratory Alkalosis
c. Metabolic Acidosisd. Metabolic Alkalosis
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ANSWER
a. Respiratory Acidosis
b. Respiratory Alkalosis
c. Metabolic Acidosis
d.Metabolic Alkalosis
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6. A nurse caring for a client with an
ileostomy understands that the client isat most risk for developing which acid-base disorder?
a. Respiratory Acidosisb. Respiratory Alkalosis
c. Metabolic Acidosis
d. Metabolic Alkalosis
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ANSWER
a. Respiratory Acidosis
b. Respiratory Alkalosis
c. Metabolic Acidosis
d. Metabolic Alkalosis
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7. A nurse is caring for a client with diabeticketoacidosis (DKA) and documents that the
client is experiencing Kussmauls respirations.Based on this documentation, which of thefollowing did the nurse observe?
a. Respirations that are abnormally deep, regular& increase in rate.
b. Respirations that are regular but abnormallyslow.
c. Respirations that are labored and increased indepth and rate
d. Respirations that cease for several seconds.
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ANSWER
a. Respirations that are abnormally
deep, regular & increase in rate.
b. Respirations that are regular but
abnormally slow. - bradypneac. Respirations that are labored and
increased in depth and rate -
hyperpnead. Respirations that cease for several
seconds. - apnea
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8. A nurse understands thatexcessive use of oral antacids
containing bicarbonate can resultin which acid-base disturbance?
a. Respiratory alkalosis
b. Respiratory acidosis
c. Metabolic acidosis
d. Metabolic alkalosis
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ANSWER
a. Respiratory alkalosis
b. Respiratory acidosis
c. Metabolic acidosis
d. Metabolic alkalosis
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9. A nurse is caring for a client with renalfailure. Blood gas results indicate a pH
of 7.30, a pC02 of 32mmHg and abicarbonate concentration of 20 mEq/L.The nurse has determined that the clientis experiencing metabolic acidosis.Which of the following laboratory valueswould the nurse expect to note?
a. Sodium level of 145 mEq/L
b. Magnesium level of 5.2 mEq/Lc. Potassium level of 5.2 mEq/L
d. Phosporus level of 4.0 mg/dL
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ANSWER
a. Sodium level of 145 mEq/L N
b. Magnesium level of 5.2 mEq/L - N
c. Potassium level of 5.2 mEq/L
d. Phosporus level of 4.0 mg/dL - N
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10. A nurse is caring for a client who is onmechanical ventilator. Blood gas results
indicate a pH of 7.50 and pC02 of 30mmHg. The nurse has determined thatthe client is experiencing respiratory
alkalosis. Which laboratory value wouldmist likely be noted in this condition?
a. Sodium level of 145 mEq/L
b. Potassium level of 3.0 mEq/Lc. Magnesium level of 2.0 mg/dL
d. Phosporus level of 4.0 mg/dL
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ANSWER
a. Sodium level of 145 mEq/L - N
b. Potassium level of 3.0 mEq/L
c. Magnesium level of 2.0 mg/dL - N
d. Phosporus level of 4.0 mg/dL - N
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-END OFDRILL
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GRADE EQUIVALENT (CLASS STANDING)
SCORE GRADE
1- 5 = 65
6 = 757 = 80
8 = 859 = 90
10 = 95
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CONGRATULATIONS!