Arterial blood - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A localized dilation of an artery either within the original diameter of the artery (fusiform) or an out pouching of the artery (saccular). Aortic Aneurysm What is aortic aneurysm the result of a weakening of the arterial wall and occurs where arteries curve or flex. Where is the aortic aneurysm located? Can be in the abdominal area such as abdominal aortic aneurysm or thoracic aorta What is the cause of aortic aneurysm? • Hypertension • Atherosclerosis • Smoking • Age • Fam...

Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Calculations Unit 17 Phys, Questions and Answers 100% Pass A patient presents with the following arterial blood gas measurements: pH 7.30, PaCO2 21 mmHg, HCO3 21 mEq/L. What is the patient's acid-base condition? Partially Compensated Metabolic Acidosis A patient's arterial blood gas (ABG) results are: pH = 7.51 PaCO2 = 49 mmHg HCO3 = 35 mEq/L. Identify the patient's acid-base condition: Partially compensated metabolic alkalosis A patient's arteri...

DAILY ACID PRODUCTION We produce 80 mmol H+ ions per day, which require to be buffered & excreted to maintain acid:base balance. A small proportion of these H+ ions are derived from our daily intake of ingested acids (mainly from meat and fish); the majority are produced as by- or end-products of metabolism of proteins, glucose and fats. Acids derived predominantly from protein metabolismSulphuric acid H2SO4 This is the predominant acid we produce in vivo, making up >50% of the t...

NUR170/ NUR 170 Exam 1: (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Medical-Surgical Nursing Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct - Galen Q: What is patient controlled analgesia (PCA)? Answer: Method of drug delivery that permits the client to self-administer opioids on an "As needed basis". PCA device has a timing control, limits the total dose that can be administered each hour. **Patient controlled, NOT FAMILY! Q: Common effects with opioid administration Answer:...

arterial puncture correct answer: puncture of a peripheral artery to obtain an arterial blood sample for direct measurement of pH, PaCO2, PaO2 indications for arterial puncture correct answer: evaluation of the adequacy of a patients ventilation (PaCO2), oxygenation (PaO2) and/or acid base status (pH) assess the need for therapeutic intervention (i.e., oxygen therapy, mechanical ventilation, etc) and/or diagnostic evaluation (i.e., exercise desaturation) monitor the severity and pro...

Unit 1,2,3,4 & 5: MN 551/ MN551 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A Q: Which of the following pregnant women has most likely encountered the greatest increase in the risk that her child will have a fetal anomaly? Answer: A woman who has herpes simplex and recently recovered from endocarditis Q: Which of the following patients would be considered to have a significant risk of developing the prerenal form of acute renal failure? A...

NU 327 Exam 4 Questions and Answers All Correct How is hyperlipidemia treated? - Answer - life style changes - drugs for reducing triglycerides and cholesterol - angioplasty - CABG What is cardiac output and what is normal? - Answer heart rate: 0-100 bpm CO= SV x HR What is the formula for BP? - Answer BP = CO x PVR MAP (mean arterial pressure) - Answer SBP + 2(DBP)/3 Normal is 70-110 Arterial control - Answer increases cardiac output (CO) Renin angiotensin aldoste...

CST ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024/2025;ACE IN THE CST TEST 100% VERIFIED Which of the following is the wound classifications for a bronchoscopy: Clean Contaminated Dirty and infected Clean-contaminated Ans- Clean-Contaminted Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar processes? Teeth Sinuses Tonsils Villi Ans- Teeth The enzyme used to soften the zonules of the lens before cataract surgery is: Atropine sulfate Alpha-chymotrypsin Acetylcholine chl...

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Exams A and B 2023 A+ l Please do not mark on this exam. Record the best answer on the separate answer sheet. 1. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm? A. First-degree B. Second-degree type I C. Second-degree type II D. Third-degree 2. Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess CPR quality, which should you do? A. Monitor the patient’s PETCO2 B. Obtain a 12-lead ECG C. Chec...

Glowacki & Sommers (RCIS Questions) 309 Questions and Answers 2024/2025. Stroke Volume (SV) is? a. related to preload b. related to afterload c. the same as ejection fraction CORRECT ANSWERS: a. related to preload Preload is most impacted by? a. mean arterial pressure b. increased filling volumes c. ejection fraction CORRECT ANSWERS: b. increased filling volumes A patient with chronic untreated hypertension would demonstrate? a. increased afterload b. decreased aferload c. decreased ...