Rasmussen Pathophysiology Exam 1 - Modules 1, 2, 3 – questions with answers

Rasmussen Pathophysiology Exam 1 - |\ |\ |\ |\ |\




Modules 1, 2, 3 – questions with answers |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\




pH range - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔7.35-7.45
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PaCO2 range - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔35-45
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HCO3 range - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔22-26
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changes in CO2 excretion - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔respiratory
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changes in HCO3 excretion or retention - CORRECT ANSWERS
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✔✔metabolic


Causes of respiratory acidosis - CORRECT ANSWERS
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✔✔Hypoventilation
Sleep apnea |\ |\




CNS depressants (opioid, alcohol, benzos)
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Impaired gas exchange: pneumonia, pulmonary edema, COPD,
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asthma


Clinical manifestations of respiratory acidosis - CORRECT
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ANSWERS ✔✔Rapid, shallow respirations |\ |\ |\




Drowsiness, dizziness, disorientation |\ |\

,Headache
Hyperkalemia


Causes of respiratory alkalosis - CORRECT ANSWERS
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✔✔Prolonged hyperventilation is most common
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Clinical manifestations of respiratory alkalosis - CORRECT
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ANSWERS ✔✔Seizures |\




Tachycardia
Numb/tingling extremities |\




Lethargy
Confusion


Causes of metabolic acidosis - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Severe
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diarrhea
Renal Failure
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Shock
Cardiac arrest
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Diabetic ketoacidosis
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Changes in potassium levels
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*Watch for seizure activity*
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Clinical Manifestations of metabolic acidosis - CORRECT
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ANSWERS ✔✔Hyperkalemia|\




Hypotension

, Shock
Coma


Causes of metabolic alkalosis - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Excessive
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vomiting
Excessive NG suction (stomach pump)
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Clinical manifestations of metabolic alkalosis - CORRECT
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ANSWERS ✔✔Tremors/muscle cramps
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Tingling fingers/toes
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Vomiting/nausea
Restlessness followed by lethargy |\ |\ |\




Potassium range and main function - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔3.5-
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5.0 mEq/L
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Electrical conduction in heart
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Causes of hyperkalemia - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Renal Failure
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Addison's disease |\




Insulin deficiency
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Metabolic acidosis |\




Massive trauma |\




NSAIDS (ibuprofen, aspirin)
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