NPTE exam 2023 with 100% correct answers

what does an arterial blood gas test collect correct answerspH -tightly regulated as an imbalance in either direction can affect the NS and cause convulsions or coma. PaCO2 - changes in PaCO2 directly affect the balance of pH in the body PaO2 % oxygen saturation of Hb (SaO2) HCO3- - keeps blood from becoming to acidic or too basic all tell us how well the lungs are functioning to oxygenate the blood pH norms correct answers7.4 (7.35-7.45) PaCO2 correct answers40 mmHg PaO2 norm correct answers97 mmHG HCO3- norm correct answers24 mEq/L (22-26) SaO2 correct answers95-97% Acidemia correct answerselevated acidity of blood (pH 7.35) Alkalemia correct answersdecreased acidity of blood (pH 7.45) Eucapnia correct answersNormal level of CO2 in arterial blood (PaCO2 35-45 mm Hg) Hypercapnia correct answerselevated level of CO2 in arterial blood (PaCO2 45 mmHg)