AACN Acid-base Disorder Flashcards by Nikkole Schwichtenberg | Brainscape

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What is the most common ABG imbalance ?

A

Respiratory acidosis

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What abg abnormality is a result of the body producing carbon dioxide faster than the lungs can expel it?

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Respiratory acidosis

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COPD acute airway obstruction. Analgesias §sedation, trauma, spinal cord injury, chest wall injury. Neuromuscular disease, hypoventilation with mechanical ventilation can all be causes of what?

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Respiratory acidosis

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