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ABG Flashcards

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What is the purpose of the arterial blood gas test?

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To assess acid-base status and to determine adequacy of oxygenation and ventilation.

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True or false: Bicarbonate is not measured on ABG but has to be calculated.

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True

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Define primary event and give examples:

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The problem that initiates the acid - base imbalance.
Hyperventilation, hypoventilation, vomiting, diarrhea

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4
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What is the normal serum CO2 level?

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22-26

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What is normal arterial CO2 level?

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35-45

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Describe what a primary disorder is:

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What results from the primary event - respiratory acidosis or metabolic alkalosis

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In metabolic acidosis, what is the direction of the pH, HCO3, and PaCO2. Which is the causative level and which is the compensation level?

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pH = decrease
HCO3 = decreased (primary)
PaCO2 = decreased (compensation)

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In metabolic alkalosis, what is the direction of the pH, HCO3, and PaCO2. Which is the causative level and which is the compensation level?

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pH = increase
HCO3 = increased (primary)
PaCO2 = increased (compensation)

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9
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In respiratory acidosis, what is the direction of the pH, HCO3, and PaCO2. Which is the causative level and which is the compensation level?

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pH = decrease
HCO3 = increase (compensatory)
PaCO2 = increase (primary)

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In respiratory alkalosis, what is the direction of the pH, HCO3, and PaCO2. Which is the causative level and which is the compensation level?

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pH = increase
HCO3 = decrease (compensation)
PaCO2 = decrease (primary)

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What are the causes of metabolic alkalosis?

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-Excess baking soda / alka-seltzer
-Prolonged vomiting
-NG tube
-Diuretics

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What are the manifestations of metabolic alkalosis?

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CNS over-excitability
Confusion
Tremors
Muscle cramps
Paraesthesia
Coma
N/V/D
Respiratory depression (this is a mechanism for compensation)

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What are causes of respiratory alkalosis?

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Hyperventilation
Increased metabolic demands (fever, sepsis)
Medication
Acute anxiety
Hypoxia
PO / lung disease
CNS lesions
Ventilation setting

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14
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What are the manifestations for respiratory alkalosis?

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CNS over-excitability
Tachypnea
Confusion
Light headedness
Blurred vision
Paraesthesia
Hyperactive reflexes
Seizures
Coma

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15
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What levels are abnormal for acute respiratory acidosis vs chronic respiratory acidosis?

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Acute = PaCO2 high (> 45) BUT normal HCO3 (bicarb - or may be serum CO2)
Chronic = HCO3 high (serum CO2)

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What are the causes of respiratory acidosis?

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Hypoventilation
Cardiopulmonary arrest
Head injury
Narcotics / sedatives
Pulmonary disorders
Pain
Abdominal distention
Airway obstruction
Chest wall deformities
Neuromuscular problems

17
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What are manifestations of respiratory acidosis?

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CNS depression - hypoventilation, dyspnea, respiratory distress, shallow breathing, headache, restlessness, confusion, tachycardia dysrhythmias, decreased LOC, stupor, coma

18
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What are the causes of metabolic acidosis?

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Renal failure
Fistulas
Diabetes
Lactic acidosis
Prolonged diarrhea
Starvation
Shock
Cardiac arrest

19
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What are the manifestations of metabolic acidosis?

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CNS - lethargy drowsiness, confusion, tremors, muscle cramps, parasthesia
Hypotension
Hyperkalemia
Deep breathing - Kussmaul respirations

20
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How do the kidneys compensate for respiratory acidosis or alkalosis?

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Retention / excretion of H+ / HCO3

21
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What is full compensation?

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When pH is returned to a normal level
Acid and base are neutralized but not corrected

22
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What is partial compensation?

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pH is still abnormal
Acid AND base abnormal

23
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What is uncompensation?

A

pH abnormal
Acid OR base abnormal (not enough time to compensate)

24
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What is considered corrected?

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pH normal, all acid / base returned to normal after imbalance

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