Understanding Arterial Blood Gas Analysis Quiz

pH is the measure of acidity or alkalinity in arterial blood gas analysis.

PaO2 represents the partial pressure of oxygen in the blood in arterial blood gas analysis.

The normal range for arterial blood pH in humans is 7.35 - 7.45.

The normal range for PaCO2 in arterial blood gas analysis is 35 - 45 mmHg.

In respiratory acidosis, PaCO2 is typically elevated.

Metabolic acidosis is associated with a decreased bicarbonate (HCO3-) level.

The primary function of the respiratory system in maintaining acid-base balance is the elimination of carbon dioxide.

The primary cause of respiratory alkalosis is hyperventilation.

A decreased oxygen saturation level in arterial blood gas analysis indicates hypoxemia.

In metabolic acidosis, the body attempts to compensate by retaining bicarbonate in the kidneys.

The primary cause of metabolic alkalosis is excessive bicarbonate intake.

The base excess value indicates excess hydrogen ions in the blood in arterial blood gas analysis.

In compensated respiratory acidosis, pH returns to normal range.

Metabolic acidosis is associated with an increased anion gap.

The primary buffer system that helps regulate pH in the blood is the bicarbonate buffer system.

In respiratory acidosis, you would expect a decreased PaO2 and an increased PaCO2 in arterial blood gas analysis.

The primary mechanism of compensation for respiratory alkalosis is increased excretion of bicarbonate by the kidneys.

Metabolic acidosis is characterized by an elevated anion gap and a decreased bicarbonate level in arterial blood gas analysis.