MDC II - Exam 2 |Complete Questions With Correct Answers

MDC II Exam 2

1. look at pH: What is your first step when interpreting ABGs?




2. Respiratory acidosis: What acid-base imbalance would you expe
asthmatic patient? ct to see in an




3. *COPD*

*asthma*

*muscle weakness*

ªinadequate chest expansion

ªpneumonia

ªpulmonary edema

ªsleep apnea

ªrespiratory depression r/t: drugs, alcohol, anesthesia, electrolyte imbal ance

ªhigh ICP: Common causes of Respiratory Acidosis

4. *Vital Signs, think LOW & SLOW*

ªbradycardia, thready weak pulses

ªhypotension



,ªhypoxia


*Electrolyte Imbalance*

ªhyperkalemia


*Skin*

ªpale, cyanotic


*CNS Depression, think LOW & SLOW*

ªlethargy

ªconfusion

ªstupor

ªcoma

ªheadache


*Musculoskeletal, think LOW & SLOW*

ªhyporeflexia






, ªmuscle weakness

ªflaccid paralysis


*Cardiac*

ªheart dysrhythmias (due to hyperkalemia)

ªincreased cardiac output

ªEKG changes - tall T waves, wide QRS, prolonged PR interval: S/S of Respira-

tory Acidosis

(acidosis has similar s/s no matter if met. or resp.)

5. *stabilize airway (patent)*

*bronchodilators*

ªO2

ªPulmonary hygiene (positioning and breathing/coughing techniques)

ªSuction PRN

ªIf on ventilation, increase ventilation rate.

ªEndotracheal intubation


For underlying causes:

ªCorrect electrolyte balance (hyperkalemia)

ªAntibiotics (if it's infection): Treatment for Respiratory Acidosis