Practice Question
A nurse reviews the following ABG result: What is the interpretation of this ABG?pH 7.37PaO2 84PaCO2 54Bicarbonate: 31Saturation: 95%
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Fully compensated Respiratory Acidosis
Rationale:
🟧 A pH of 7.37 is within normal range, indicating that the body has compensated for a primary imbalance.
🟧 The elevated PaCO₂ (54) and elevated HCO₃ (31) reflect a chronic respiratory acidosis that has been compensated by renal retention of bicarbonate.
🟧 This pattern is commonly seen in clients with chronic respiratory conditions like COPD.
🟧 Full compensation means the pH is normal but the PaCO₂ and HCO₃ remain abnormal in opposite directions.
🟧 Accurate interpretation of ABG requires analyzing all components in context.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Medical-Surgical
- Answer Choices: 4
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