COPD and Resp Insufficiency (w Acronyms)

Question 1

Respiratory Alkalosis Causes
(hypocapnia)
HAAPPPSF

Answer 1

Hypoxemia
Anxiety
Asthma
Pain
PE
Pulmonary edema
Sepsis
Fever

Question 2

Respiratory Acidosis Causes
(hypercapnia)
AGM CCODSSS RPP

Answer 2

ALS
GB
MS

CNS depression
Cerebral trauma
Obesity
Drug OD
Spinal cord injury
Sedation
Sleep apnea

Resp muscle weakness
Pleural effusion
Pneumothorax

Question 3

Metabolic Acidosis Causes
LIKDD AHH

Answer 3

Lactic acidosis
Ingestion of toxic substances
Ketoacidosis
Diarrhea
Diuretics

AKI
Hypokalemia
Hypovolemia

Question 4

Metabolic Alkalosis Causes
VEDS

Answer 4

Vomitting
Excessive suctioning
Diuretics
Steroids

Question 5

Mixed Acid-Base Causes
RALDDS

Answer 5

Respiratory Failure
AKI
Liver Failure
Diabetes Complication (acute)
Drug OD
Sepsis

Question 6

Hypoxemia Causes
CCAAPPP HIHIS

Answer 6

COPD
Chronic pulmonary disease
Asthma
Atelectasis
Pneumonia
PE
Pulmonary edema

Heart failure
Ineffective resp drive
Hypoventilation
Impaired RMF
Sedation

Question 7

Gas Exchange Interventions
CCOBBS P

Answer 7

Coughing
Chest physiotherapy
Oxygen therapy
Bolus (fluid)
BiPAP (EPAP)
Suctioning

Positioning

Question 8

Hypercapnia S&S
DDARCIS FHF

Answer 8

Dizziness
Decreased LOC
Asterixis
RR incr
Coma
Inability to concentrate
SOB

Fatigue
Headache
Flushed skin (v/d)

Question 9

Hypercapnia Interventions
DDIC BBP

Answer 9

Deep breathe & cough
Decr/reverse sedation
Incentive spirometry
Chest physiotherapy

BiPAP (IPAP)
Bronchodilation
Positioning