Diagnostic Test Result Normal range Interpretation
Chest x-ray Shows hyperinflation Abnormal and right lobe Hyperinflated pneumonia lungs are larger than normal lungs as a result of trapped air. It can also occur in patients with pneumonia. ABG Ph 7.24 Ph 7.35-7.45 Abnormal PO2 - 35 mmHg PO2 >79 mmHg Abnormal HCO3 – 30 mEq/L HCO3 22-28 mEq/L Abnormal O2 sat – 85% O2 sat – 95% - 100% Abnormal Spirometry with FEVI 35% 80% to 120% Abnormal