ABG's

Question 1

indirect measurement of _____ concentration

Answer 1

hydrogen ion

Question 2

three buffering systems in chronological order

Answer 2

chemical, respiratory, and renal

Question 3

resp compensation example:

Answer 3

Prolonged running causes buildup of lactic acid, hydrogen ions increase, pH drops (acidic), breathing is triggered in response to the increased CO2

Question 4

risk factors for respiratory acidosis:

Answer 4

copd, HYPOVENTILATION, resp depresssion, inadequate ventilation,

Question 5

S/S of hypoventilation, resp depression, and what you treat with

Answer 5

dizziness and palpitations

treat with: maintain patent airway and reverse narcotics

Question 6

S/S of chronic copd, pneumothorax, obstruction

Answer 6

ventilator, mucolytics, broncho

Question 7

respiratory alkalosis

Answer 7

excess CO2 eliminated: losing co2

Question 8

risk factors: resp alk

Answer 8

altitude sickness, HYPOXEMIA,

Question 9

S/S of resp alk and how to treat

Answer 9

tetany, tachypnea, anxiety

treat: rebreather ,mask, paper bag, reduce anxiety, O2 therapy