ARTP 02

Question 1

What are the two ways that can cause metabolic alkalosis

Answer 1

Caused by either having excess base or loss of acids within the body

Question 2

The four common causes of metabolic alkalosis

Answer 2

over suctioning of a patient, vomitting, excessive diuretics, electrolyte imbalances.

Question 3

What does it mean to have a negative BE?

Answer 3

Means that the blood is more acidic

Negative means there is a deficit of base in the blood (making it more acidic)

Question 4

Mild hypoxemia value

Answer 4

60-79

Question 5

Normal oxygenation

Answer 5

80-100

Question 6

Value of Normal BE

Answer 6

-2 to 2 mEq/L

Question 7

how do you fix a Mixed ABG that is acidic?

Answer 7

Treat the METABOLIC cause

*The body is going to compensate the RR on its own, YOU need to treat the cause such as diarrhea

Question 8

S/S of DKA

Answer 8

Kussmaul breathing, precipitated by stress, unknown diabetic, fruity smelling breath.

Question 9

Know these causes of metabolic acidosis

Answer 9

Hypoxia (makes them go into lactic ACIDOSIS
renal failure
diarrhea
DKA- Kussemal breathing (fast,deep)

Question 10

Hypopnea

Answer 10

Shallow breathing

Question 11

If on the vent, how do you correct respiratory alkalosis?

Answer 11

Decrease minute vent by decreasing RR or Vt

Question 12

Know these causes of metabolic acidosis

Answer 12

Hypoxia (makes them go into lactic ACIDOSIS
renal failure
diarrhea
DKA- Kussemal breathing