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ABGs & DRIPS: Basic to Complex Flashcards

1
Q

What does ABG stand for?

A

Arterial Blood Gas

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What is the normal pH?

A. 7.35-7.45
B. 22-26 mmol/L
C. 35-45 mmHg
D. 95-100 %

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A. 7.35-7.45

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3
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Below are the blood vessels that can be used to withdraw blood for ABG analysis. SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

A. radial vein
B. femoral artery
C. carotid artery
D. radial artery
E. coronary artery
F. brachial artery
G. pulmonary vein
A

B. femoral artery
D. radial artery
F. brachial artery

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What is the meaning of pO2?

A. Oxygen
B. partial pressure of Hydrogen
C. partial pressure of Carbon Dioxide
D. partial pressure of Oxygen
E. Oxygen Administration
A

D. Partial Pressure of Oxygen

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5
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What is the normal pO2?

A.21%
B. 80-100 mmHg
C. 95-100%
D. 35-45 mmHg

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B. 80-100 mmHg

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What is the normal pCO2?

A. 21%
B. 80-100 mmHg
C. 95-100%
D. 35-45 mmHg

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D. 35-45 mmHg

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7
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What is the normal SaO2?

A. 21%
B. 80-100 mmHg
C. 95-100%
D. 35-45 mmHg

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C. 95-100%

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What is the normal HCO3?

A. 22-26 mmol/L
B. 80-100 mmHg
C. 95-100%
D. 7.35-7.45 mmHg

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A. 22-26 mmol/L

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9
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What organ is involved in compensation if there is respiratory problem?

A. Lungs
B. Heart
C. Kidneys
D. Brain

A

C. Kidneys

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10
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What is H2CO3?

A. bicarbonate
B. Sodium bicarbonate
C. Carbonic Acid
D. Hydrogen Peroxide

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C. Carbonic Acid

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11
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Who does the blood extraction for ABG?

A. Radiologic Technologist
B. Medical Technologist
C. Physical Therapist
D. Respiratory Therapist

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D. Respiratory Therapist

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12
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What is the blood vessel that supplies a branch to the thumb, the index finger and to the superficial palmar arch – it then continues as the deep palmar arch.

A

Radial Artery

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13
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What is the meaning of HC03?

A

Bicarbonate

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14
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What is the meaning of Sa02?

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Oxygen Saturation

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15
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ABG Result: pH- 7.30; pCO2- 32mmHg; HCO3- 18mmol/L; pO2- 89mmHg; SaO2- 95%

A. Respiratory Acidosis with mild Hypoxemia
B. Metabolic Acidosis with Adequate Oxygenation
C. Respiratory Acidosis with Adequate Oxygenation
D. Metabolic Alkalosis with mild Hypoxemia

A

B. Metabolic Acidosis with Adequate Oxygenation

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16
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ABG Result: pH- 7.36; pCO2- 37mmHg; HCO3- 23mmol/L; pO2- 93mmHg; SaO2- 97%

A. normal ABG Result
B. Respiratory Acidosis with mild Hypoxemia
C. Respiratory Acidosis with Adequate Oxygenation
D. Metabolic Alkalosis with mild Hypoxemia
E. Metabolic Acidosis with Adequate Oxygenation

A

A. normal ABG Result

17
Q

The following are causes of Metabolic Acidosis EXCEPT:

A. lactic acidosis
B. excessive diarrhea
C. respiratory failure
D. cardiac arrest

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C. respiratory failure

18
Q

ALL BUT ONE are causes of Respiratory Acidosis:

A. Respiratory arrest
B. Respiratory obstruction
C. Diabetic ketoacidosis
D. Emphysema

A

C. Diabetic ketoacidosis

19
Q

Excessive vomiting may result to which of the following Acid-Base Imbalance?

A. Respiratory Acidosis
B. Metabolic Alkalosis
C. Metabolic Acidosis
D. Respiratory Alkalosis

A

B. Metabolic Alkalosis

20
Q

In ABG result, what is the meaning of BE?

A. Bachelor in Elementary Education
B. Bachelor of Engineering
C. Basic Exercise
D. Base Excess

A

D. Base Excess

21
Q

What Acid-Base Imbalance is expected if your patient is intubated?

A. Respiratory Acidosis
B. Cardio-Pulmonary Arrest
C. Endotracheal Intubation
D. Metabolic Alkalosis

A

A. Respiratory Acidosis

22
Q

Which of the following drips (side drips) is initiated to manage bronchoconstriction?

A. Dopamine drip
B. Dobutamine drip
C. Aminophylline drip
D. Heparin drip
E. Nicardepine drip
A

C. Aminophylline drip

23
Q

The order reads: “Aminophylline drip: D5 W 250 ml + 1 ampule Aminophylline x 0.4mg/kg/hr”. What is the rate of the drip if the patient weighs 65 kg?

A. 26 mgtts/min
B. 2 mgtts/min
C. 25 mgtts/min
D. 10 mgtts/min
E. 20 cc/hr
A

A. 26 mgtts/min

24
Q

The doctor order reads: “Dopamine Drip: D5W 250ml + Dopamine 400mg x 3mcg/kg/min”; What is the rate if the patient weighs 100lbs?

A. 10 mgtts/min
B. 5 mgtts/min
C. 3 mgtts/min
D. 4 mgtts/min
E. 8 mgtts/min
A

B. 5 mgtts/min

25
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The doctor order reads: “Dobutamine Drip: D5W 500ml + Dobutamine 2 ampules x 3mcg/kg/min”; What is the rate if the patient weighs 100kg?

A. 12 mgtts/min
B. 15 mgtts/min
C. 18 mgtts/min
D. 6 mgtts/min

A

C. 18 mgtts/min

26
Q

Which of the following drips (side drips) is used to treat Hypertension?

A. Dopamine drip
B. Heparin drip
C. Isoket drip
D. Nicardepine drip
E. Aminophylline drip
A

D. Nicardepine drip

27
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The order reads: “Nicardepine drip: D5W 100 cc + 1 ampule Nicardepine (Cardepine) 10 mg/10 ml x 3mg/hr”. What is the regulation of the drip?

A. 60 µgtts/min
B. 10 cc/hr
C. 30 µgtts/min
D. 20 mgtts/min
E. 10 µgtts/min
A

C. 30 µgtts/min

28
Q

A patient has an aminophylline IV drip ordered for acute asthma to run at 20ml/hr. No IV infusion controller is available right now. How many mgtts per minute will be required if microdrip tubing is used?

A. 30 mgtts/min
B. 20 mgtts/min
C. 15 mgtts/min
D. 10 mgtts/min

A

B. 20 mgtts/min

29
Q

One of the drips ordered during Code Blue at ICU is Lidocaine Drip. What is the rate of the said drip if the order is : D5W 250 ml + Lidocaine 1000mg/vial x 2mg/min?

A. 8 µgtts/min
B. 9 µgtts/min
C. 10 µgtts/min
D. 20 µgtts/min
E. 30 µgtts/min
A

E. 30 µgtts/min

30
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The order reads: “Heparin Drip: D5W 250 ml + 1 vial Heparin (25,000 units/5ml) x 1,000 units/hr” What is the rate?

A. 10 cc/hr or 10 mgtts/min
B. 20 cc/hr or 20 mgtts/min
C. 15 µgtts/min
D. 30 µgtts/min

A

A. 10 cc/hr or 10 mgtts/min

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