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COMPLEX MEDSURG EXAM 1
SOLVED 100%
CORRECT!!
Evatee 9/24/24 COMPLEX MED SURG
,COMPLEX MED SURG EXAM 1 SOLVED 100%
CORRECT!!
The expectoration of blood from respiratory tract. Answer - Hemoptysis
Aspiration of air and fluid from pleural space
Performed for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes Answer - thoracentesis
Decrease in arterial oxygen tension in blood. Manifested by changes in mental
status, dyspnea, increase in BP, changes in HR, dysrhythmias, central cyanosis,
diaphoresis, cool extremities
usually leads to hypoxia Answer - hypoxemia
Decrease in O2 supply to tissues and cells. Answer - hypoxia
ABG's assess ________ and _____ _____ _______ Answer - oxygenation, acid-
base balance
Lungs can expel CO2 by ____ ventilation Answer - increasing
Lungs can retain CO2 by _____ ventilation Answer - decreasing
For the elderly between 60-70 y/o the PaO2 decreases 1 mmHg every year until
normal on PaO2 on RA is _____ and is a normal sign of aging. Answer - 70
, With respiratory acidosis, the body excretes ___ and retains ___ Answer - H+,
HCO3-
With respiratory alkalosis, the body retains ___ and excretes ___ Answer - H+,
HCO3-
With metabolic acidosis, the body excretes ___ and ___ Answer - CO2 and H20
With metabolic alkalosis, the body retains ___ and ___ Answer - CO2 and H20
Normal base excess/deficit Answer - -2 to +2
Base excess >+2 Answer - too much (ex. loss of gastric fluids)
Base deficit <-2 Answer - lactic acid problem or DKA
Causes associated with Respiratory Acidosis (HYPOventilation) Answer - -
decreased alveolar-capillary diffusion of gases (PE, PNA, CAL)
-decreased chest expansion (burn, abd binder)
-airway obstruction (foreign body, tumor)
-resp depression (anesthesia, opioids)
Interventions for Respiratory Acidosis (HYPOventilation) Answer - TREAT
SYMPTOM NOT CAUSE
-intubate/ventilator
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