NUR 2392 (NUR2392) Exam II | Multidimensional Care II EXAM 2 | Latest 2024/2025

NUR 2392 (NUR2392) Exam II |
Multidimensional Care II EXAM 2 | Latest
2024/2025

Metabolic alkalosis s/s - Correct Answer - Hypoventilation
Symptoms of hypokalemia (tetany, tremor, muscle weakness, fatigue, EKG
changes)


treatment of metabolic alkalosis - Correct Answer - Treat underlying
cause (stop suctioning, diuretics), Restore normal fluid volume and replace
K+


Problem in respiratory acidosis - Correct Answer - excess CO2 due to
respiratory depression


Treatment goal for respiratory acidosis - Correct Answer - increase bicarb


Causes of respiratory acidosis - Correct Answer - Drugs (opiates)
Edema
Pneumonia
Respiratory center of brain damaged
Emboli
Spasm of bronchia (asthma)
Sac elasticity of alveolar sac is damaged (COPD)

, respiratory acidosis s/s - Correct Answer - Neuro changes: confusion,
drowsiness
Headache
Respiratory depression
Decreased BP
hyperkalemia


Treatment of respiratory acidosis - Correct Answer - · Administer oxygen
· Encourage coughing and deep breathing
· Hold drugs that cause respiratory depression
· Respiratory treatments (such as bronchodilators)
Watch potassium levels (can cause hyperkalemia)
monitor EKG
intubation (severe cases)


Problem in respiratory alkalosis - Correct Answer - CO2 deficit, due to
body expelling too much of it


Treatment goal of respiratory alkalosis - Correct Answer - prevent further
loss of CO2


How do the kidneys compensate during respiratory alkalosis - Correct
Answer - by getting rid of bicarb through urination, in order to decrease pH
(too alkalotic)


Causes of respiratory alkalosis - Correct Answer - Temperature increase
in body (fever) due to increase RR