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Allen’s Test
Normal Values
PH – 7.35 – 7.45
PaCO2 – 35 - 45 mmHg
HCO3 – 22 -26 meq/L
•Mild Hypoxemia (60-79mmHg)
•Moderate Hypoxemia (40-59mmHg)
•Severe Hypoxemia (less than 40mmHg)
The patient has been taken blood samples
for ABG Analysis. As a nurse what will be
your interpretation of the Acid Base and
Balance of the Body if the patient has the
following lab findings:
PH – 7. 32
PCO2 – 50
HCO3 - 30
1. IDENTIFY THE PH
ALKALOSIS – if more than 7.45
ACIDOSIS – if less than 7.35
ACIDOSIS
2. IDENTIFY THE CAUSE
(RESPI / META)
PaCO2
ACI – if more than 45mmHg
ALKA – if less than 35 mmHg
HCO3
ACI – If less than 22
ALKA – if more than 26
2. IDENTIFY THE CAUSE
(RESPI / META)
Identify who has the same state as
the PH and that is the cause.
PaCO2 (RESPIRATORY)
HCO3 (METABOLIC)
PH – 7. 32 acidosis
PCO2 – 50 acidosis
HCO3 - 30 alkalosis
RESPIRATORY ACIDOSIS
3. IDENTIFY IF THERE
IS COMPENSATION
Look at the remaining component:
Uncompensated – normal
Compensated – if opposite
PH – 7. 32 acidosis
PCO2 – 50 acidosis
HCO3 - 30 alkalosis opposite