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PROGRESSIVE CARE RN A EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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what are normal ABG values? ANS >>> pH: acidic 7.35-7.45
basic


CO2: basic 35-45 acidic


HCO3-: acidic 22-26 basic


normal paO2 ANS >>> 80-100 mmHg


what pH levels are lethal? ANS >>> outside 6.8-7.8

,where are Abs drawn from? what test is done to ensure
adequate blood flow? ANS >>> peripheral artery; Allen’s test
for radial artery


How do the kidneys help maintain acid-base balance? ANS
>>> retain/excrete basic HCO3 and retain/excrete acidic H+




treatments for respiratory acidosis ANS >>> -oxygen
-intubation
-bronchodilators
-drug reversal agents
-incentive spirometer
-suction


treatments for respiratory alkalosis ANS >>> -breathing into
paper bag
-anxiolytics
-analgesics
-reduce fever

, -reduce ventilation
-return to normal altitude


treatments for metabolic acidosis ANS >>> -IV sodium
bicarbonate
-manage blood sugar
-antibiotics
-reversal for OD
-anti-diarrheal agents
-dialysis
-encourage respirations/ventilate


treatments for metabolic alkalosis ANS >>> -antiemetics
-stop suctioning
-d/c drugs causing acid loss (diuretics, antacids)
-hydrochloric acid (rare)