Clinical Assessment 4 Flashcards
1
Q
Signs of Respiratory acidosis
A
Increased CO2
2
Q
Signs of Respiratory Alkalosis
A
Decreased CO2
3
Q
The renal system slowly regulates _______ for metabolic acidosis prevention
A
HCO3- bicarbonate
4
Q
Most common acid base abnormality
A
Metabolic Acidosis
5
Q
How does the body compensate for Metabolic acidosis
A
Decrease CO2
6
Q
How does the body compensate for Respiratory alkalosis
A
Decrease HCO3- Bicarbonate
7
Q
Type of sample for blood gas
A
Arterial blood sample (steep angle)
8
Q
Before a surgical scrub prep, what is the first thing you do before an arterial blood draw for blood gas
A
Coat the syringe with heparin by pulling back on syringe with heparin inside and then pushing it all out
9
Q
Three steps after obtaining an arterial blood draw for blood gas
A
- Hold off ALAIT
- Remove all air
- Prevent air with needle into stopper
- Run immediately
