Respiratory (class)

Question 1

Normal O2 (ABG)

Answer 1

80-100 mEq/L

Question 2

Normal CO2 (ABG)

Answer 2

35-45 mEq/L

Question 3

Normal bicarb

Answer 3

22-26 mEq/L

Question 4

Causes of respiratory acidosis

Answer 4

• anesthesia overdose
• opioid overdose
• states that affect gas exchange in lungs (e.g., pneumonia, COPD, pulmonary embolism, airway obstruction)

Question 5

Causes of respiratory alkalosis

Answer 5

• hyperventilation
• improper ventilation

Question 6

Signs/symptoms of respiratory alkalosis

Answer 6

• dizziness
• lightheaded
• confused
• nausea/vomiting
• numbness/tingling in extremities

Question 7

Asthma

Answer 7

• Immune response, IgE