ABGS

Question 1

High C02

Low pH

Answer 1

resp acidosis

Question 2

LowCO2

High pH

Answer 2

resp alkalosis

Question 3

Low HCO3

Low pH

Answer 3

Met acidosis

Question 4

High HCO3

High pH

Answer 4

Met alkalosis

Question 5

+CO2, - pH

Resp Acidosis
DX:

Answer 5

resp failure
COPD
HYPOventilation
sedatives

Question 6

+CO2, - pH

Resp Acidosis
S/S

Answer 6

anxiety
confusion
HA
restlessness
blurry vision

Question 7

+CO2, - pH

Resp Acidosis
TX

Answer 7

Bronchodilators
ABX
fluids
vent

Question 8

-CO2, + pH

Resp Alkalosis
DX:

Answer 8

HYPERventilation
PTX
transfusion

Question 9

-CO2, + pH

Resp Alkalosis
S/S:

Answer 9

dizziness
dry mouth
numbness

Question 10

-CO2, + pH

Resp Alkalosis
TX:

Answer 10

reventilation (paper bag)
O2
meds: antianxiety/sedatives

Question 11

• HCO3, -pH

Met Acidosis
DX:

Answer 11

DKA
shock
renal failure
diarrhea

Question 12

• HCO3, -pH

Met Acidosis
S/S:

Answer 12

weakness
fatigue
HA
dysrhythmias
Kussmaul
SOB

Question 13

• HCO3, -pH

Met Acidosis
TX:

Answer 13

BICARBONATE FLUIDS
IV insulin
normal saline
K+ and D50

Question 14

+HCO3, + pH

Met alkalosis
DX:

Answer 14

vomiting
HYPOkalemia (<2.5)
suctioning
TPN food
TUMS

Question 15

+HCO3, + pH

Met alkalosis
S/S:

Answer 15

dizziness
low RR
numbness

Question 16

+HCO3, + pH

Met alkalosis
TX:

Answer 16

Fluid & Electrolyte repletion

Question 17

uncompensated is?

Answer 17

pH out of range
CO2 or HCO3 in range

EX.
7.30
50
24

Question 18

Partially compensated is?

Answer 18

pH out of range
CO2 and HCO3 BOTH out of range

EX.
7.30
50
30

Question 19

Fully compensated is?

Answer 19

Ph is within range

EX.
7.35
50
35