ABGs Tutorial Flashcards

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pH ranges from ___ to ___

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7.35 to 7.45

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pH for acidosis

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<7.35

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pH for alkalosis

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> 7.45

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normal range for PCO2?

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35-45 mmHg

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5
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is PCO2 acid or base?

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acid

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normal range for PO2?

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80-100 mmHg

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normal range for HCO3?

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22-26 mEq/L

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is HCO3 acid or base?

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base

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9
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what is ROME?

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Respiratory
Opposite (to pH)
Metabolic
Equal (to pH)

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respiratory acidosis

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increased PCO2 (>45 mmHg)
pH <7.35
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respiratory alkalosis

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decreased PCO2 (<35mmHg)
pH>7.45
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metabolic acidosis

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decreased HCO3 (<22 mEq/L)
decreased pH (<7.35)
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metabolic alkalosis

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increased HCO3 (>26 mEq/L)
increased pH (>7.45)
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Clinical manifestations of respiratory alkalosis (9)

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lethargy, lightheadedness, confusion, tachycardia, dysrhythmias related to hypokalemia, n/v, epigastric pain, numbness/tingling of the extremities, hyperventilation (tachypnea)

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atelectasis

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condition characterized by the collapse of alveoli, preventing the respiratory exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in a part of the lungs

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respiratory acidosis is associated with hypo/hyperventilation?
respiratory alkalosis is associated with hypo/hyperventilation?

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hypoventilation

hyperventilation

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Clinical manifestations of respiratory acidosis (9)

what happens for resp rate?

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the respiratory rate and depth increase in an attempt to compensate. The client also experiences headache; restlessness; mental status changes, such as drowsiness and confusion; visual disturbances; diaphoresis; cyanosis as the hypoxia becomes more acute; hyperkalemia; rapid, irregular pulse; and dysrhythmias.

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18
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what does applying pressure over the puncture site do?

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reduces the risk of hematoma formation and damage to the artery

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DM can lead to…? why?

can potentially lead to what disease?

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Metabolic acidosis

by product of fat metabolism are acidotic, potentially leading to the condition known as diabetic ketoacidosis

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Clinical manifestations of metabolic acidosis (10)

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hyperpnea with Kussmaul’s respirations; headache; n/v, and diarrhea; fruity-smelling breath resulting from improper fat metabolism; central nervous system depression, including mental dullness, drowsiness, stupor, and coma; twitching; and convulsions. Hyperkalemia

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21
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what are extrapulmonary causes of respiratory failure? (6)

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stroke, sleep apnea, myasthenia gravis, and opioid analgesics, sedatives, and anesthetics

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what are intrapulmonary causes of respiratory failure? (2)

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obstructive lung disease and pneumonia

23
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why is the allen test imporant?

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ensures collateral circulation to the hand if thrombosis of the radial artery occurs after the puncture

24
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what happens if there is failure to determine the presence of adequate collateral circulation?

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could result in severe ischemic injury to the hand if damage to the radial artery occurs with arterial puncture.

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what is Cheyne-Stokes respirations?
rhythmic crescendo and decrescendo of rate and depth, including brief periods of apnea
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The nurse who is trying to enhance the client's respiratory status for respiratory acidosis should implement what 3 actions?
keep HOB elevated monitor flow rate of supplemental oxygen assist client to turn, cough, & breathe deeply
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which serum level tends to rise with metabolic acidosis? what happens?
potassium When acidosis is corrected with treatment, the potassium will shift back into the cellular compartment from the bloodstream
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neutropenia
low WBC count
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Disorientation and dyspnea
respiratory acidosis
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Drowsiness, headache, and tachypnea
metabolic acidosis
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Tachypnea, dizziness, and paresthesias
respiratory alkalosis
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Decreased respiratory rate and depth
metabolic alkalosis
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nasogastric suctioning may cause...
metabolic alkalosis (decreasing acid components in stomach)
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Excess alcohol ingestion and salicylate toxicity may cause?
metabolic acidosis
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fentanyl is what kind of medication? what can it cause?
opioid | respiratory acidosis
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tingling and numbness of the fingers, restlessness, and tetany caused by irritability of the central nervous system (CNS) results
alkalosis
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Guillain-Barré syndrome
neuromuscular disorder in which the client may experience weakening or paralysis of the muscles used for respiration.
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buffer system
fastest acting system | primary regulator of acid base balance
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what does buffer do?
change strong acids --> weaker cids | bind acids to neutralize their effects
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how are rate and depth of breathing regulated?
chemoreceptors in medulla
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three mechanisms of acid elimination
1. secretion of free H+ into renal tubule 2. combo of H+ with ammonia (NH3) to form ammonium (NH4+) 3. excretion of weak acid
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to compensate for acidosis, what can the kidneys do?
generate additional bicarbonate & eliminate excess H+, lowering the pH of the urine
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causes of metabolic acidosis
DKA, renal failure, lactic acidosis, diarrhea, starvation, alcohol drinking
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causes of metabolic alkalosis
Vomiting, GI suction, bicarb intake, diuretics that cause hypokalemia
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causes of respiratory acidosis
Depressed ventilation (Hypoventilation), COPD, chest wall deformities
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causes of respiratory alkalosis
Hyperventilation (e.g. due to anxiety or high altitude)
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clinical manifestation of both respiratory and metabolic acidosis
CNS depression (headache, lethargy, weakness, confusion)
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complete compensation
both CO2 and HCO3 are abnormal in same direction | pH is normal
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partial compensation
both CO2 and HCO3 are abnormal in same direction | pH is outside normal range
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primary disorder is identified based on what pH?
7.40 pH<7.40 = primary acidosis pH>7.40 = primary alkalosis
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combined acidosis
resp & metabolic acidosis | CO2 is high and HCO3 is low
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combined alkalosis
resp & metabolic alkalosis | CO2 is low and HCO3 is high