ABGS Flashcards
1
Q
High C02
Low pH
A
resp acidosis
2
Q
LowCO2
High pH
A
resp alkalosis
3
Q
Low HCO3
Low pH
A
Met acidosis
4
Q
High HCO3
High pH
A
Met alkalosis
5
Q
+CO2, - pH
Resp Acidosis
DX:
A
resp failure
COPD
HYPOventilation
sedatives
6
Q
+CO2, - pH
Resp Acidosis
S/S
A
anxiety confusion HA restlessness blurry vision
7
Q
+CO2, - pH
Resp Acidosis
TX
A
Bronchodilators
ABX
fluids
vent
8
Q
-CO2, + pH
Resp Alkalosis
DX:
A
HYPERventilation
PTX
transfusion
9
Q
-CO2, + pH
Resp Alkalosis
S/S:
A
dizziness
dry mouth
numbness
10
Q
-CO2, + pH
Resp Alkalosis
TX:
A
reventilation (paper bag)
O2
meds: antianxiety/sedatives
11
Q
- HCO3, -pH
Met Acidosis
DX:
A
DKA
shock
renal failure
diarrhea
12
Q
- HCO3, -pH
Met Acidosis
S/S:
A
weakness fatigue HA dysrhythmias Kussmaul SOB
13
Q
- HCO3, -pH
Met Acidosis
TX:
A
BICARBONATE FLUIDS
IV insulin
normal saline
K+ and D50
14
Q
+HCO3, + pH
Met alkalosis
DX:
A
vomiting HYPOkalemia (<2.5) suctioning TPN food TUMS
15
Q
+HCO3, + pH
Met alkalosis
S/S:
A
dizziness
low RR
numbness
