ABG (saunders)

Question 1

causes for respiratory acidosis

Answer 1

asthma
atelectasis
brain trauma
bronchitis
CNS depressants
hypoventilation
pneumonia
pulmonary edema
pulmonary emboli

Question 2

s/s for acidosis

Answer 2

lethargy
confusion
dizzy
headache
coma
HOTN
dysrhythmias
muscle weakness
seizures

Question 3

s/s for respiratory acidosis

Answer 3

warm flushed skin
RR and depth increased

Question 4

s/s for respiratory alkalosis

Answer 4

cold, clammy skin
N/V
diarrhea
abdominal pain
KUSSMAUL

Question 5

interventions for respiratory acidosis

Answer 5

o2
semi fowlers
cough, turn
no hard opioids
prep for e tube
suction airway

Question 6

causes for respiratory alkalosis

Answer 6

fever
hyperventilation
hypoxia
severe anxiety

Question 7

interventions for respiratory alkalosis

Answer 7

appropriate breathing patterns
rebreathing mask
co2 breaths with rebreathing into a paper bag
calcium gluconate (for muscle cramps)

Question 8

s/s for alkalosis

Answer 8

confusion
headache
low bp
tachycardia
dysrhythmias
N/V
seizures
muscles cramp
hyperreflexia
RR and depth decreased
tetany
tingling of extremities

Question 9

causes for metabolic acidosis

Answer 9

DKA
DM
severe diarrhea (pooped out the base)
malnutrition
high fat diet

Question 10

interventions for metabolic acidosis

Answer 10

strict I and O
replace electrolyte
give insulin if DM
give fluids if DKA

Question 11

causes for metabolic alkalosis

Answer 11

diuretics
excessive vomit/suctioning
massive blood transfusion
hyperaldosteronism

Question 12

interventions for metabolic alkalosis

Answer 12

replace K+
give fluids to promote kidney excretion of bicarb

Question 13

alkalosis has what electrolyte imbalance

Answer 13

low calcium
low potassium