Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Interpretation Practice Questions

 

Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Interpretation Quiz for Nursing Students

Decode the numbers. Guide the care.

This ABG Interpretation Quiz is designed to help nursing students confidently analyze arterial blood gas results and connect them to clinical decision-making. From pH and CO₂ to HCO₃⁻ and compensation, these NCLEX-style questions reinforce your ability to interpret values, identify acid-base imbalances, and respond appropriately in real-life scenarios.

This quiz is perfect for:

  • Practicing ABG analysis and interpretation
  • Reinforcing acid-base balance and compensation concepts
  • Preparing for NCLEX and nursing school exams
  • Building clinical confidence in respiratory and metabolic conditions

Master ABG interpretation and turn lab results into life-saving insight.

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pH: 7.30, PCO2: 57, HCO3: 25

2 / 15

pH: 7.49, PCO2: 33, HCO3: 24

3 / 15

pH: 7.31, PCO2: 37, HCO3: 19

4 / 15

pH: 7.45, PCO2: 33, HCO3: 20

5 / 15

pH: 7.27, PCO2: 28, HCO3: 15

6 / 15

pH: 7.32, PCO2: 36, HCO3: 16

7 / 15

pH: 7.47, PCO2: 43, HCO3: 27

8 / 15

pH: 7.33, PCO2: 58, HCO3: 25

9 / 15

pH: 7.32, PCO2: 55, HCO3: 24

10 / 15

pH: 7.48, PCO2: 43, HCO3: 29

11 / 15

pH: 7.30, PCO2: 35, HCO3: 18

12 / 15

pH: 7.12, PCO2: 15, HCO3: 4

13 / 15

pH: 7.5, PCO2: 15, HCO3: 26

14 / 15

pH: 7.37, PCO2: 27, HCO3: 20

15 / 15

pH: 7.21, PCO2: 50, HCO3: 24

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