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PSON Fall N308 Exam Study Guide questions with correct answers
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PSON Fall N308 Exam Study Guide questions with correct answers
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PSON Fall N308 Exam Study Guide questions withcorrect answers
Normal Ph range Correct Answer-7.35-7.45
(Below 7.35 = Acidity)
(Above 7.45= Alkaline)
Normal PaCO2 Correct Answer-35-45
Normal HCO3 range Correct Answer-21-28
Causes of respiratory acidosis Correct Answer-ANY condition that
obstructs the airway or causes hypoventilation (Asthma, Atelectasis,
brain trauma, bronchiectasis, bronchitis, CNS depressants, emphysema,
hypoventilation, pulmonary edema, pneumonia, pulmonary emboli)
labs for respiratory acidosis Correct Answer-HIGH PH
LOW paCO2 (above 7.45)
Normal HCO3
Prensentation of respiratory acidosis Correct Answer--Tachypnic
-tachycardic
-Pale/cynaotic
-Confused
-Shallow breathing
, Tx of respiratory acidosis Correct Answer-O2, bronchodilators, monitor
s/s of resp. distress, tx of the underlying cause, T&P, deep breathing,
semi-fowlers psotion, hydration to thin liquids, Narcan (if narcotic
related)
Causes of respiratory alkalosis Correct Answer-Any condition that
causes hyperventilation (anxiety, fear, mechanical ventilation, panic
attack, Left-sided HF, pain, labor)
Patient presentation of respiratory alkalosis Correct Answer--
Tachypneic
-Deep & rapid breathing
-Anxious
-Chest pain
-Dysrthmyias
Tx for respiratory alkalosis Correct Answer--Dec. anxiety (provide
emotional support/reassurance to the client), help retain Co2, tx
underlying cause
(Breath into Brown paper bag, relaxation, cupped hands breathing, **
slows down breathing, anti-anxiety meds)
respiratory alkalosis labs Correct Answer-High pH
Low PaCO2
Normal HCO3
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