NUR 160 EXAM 2
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Respiratoy Alkalosis - ANSWER anything that causes HYPERventilation
Respiratory Acidosis - ANSWER anything that causes HYPOventilation
respiratory alkalosis causes - ANSWER anxiety, fear, hyperventilating, pain
respiratory acidosis causes - ANSWER pneumonia, over sedation, COPD, respiratory distress, immobility
respiratory alkalosis lab values - ANSWER pH > 7.45 / PCO2 < 35
, respiratory acidosis lab values - ANSWER pH < 7.35 / PCO2 > 45
respiratory alkalosis s/s - ANSWER seizures, deep and rapid breathing, hyperventilation, confusion
hypokalemia, dizziness, hypocalcemia, lightheadedness
respiratory acidosis s/s - ANSWER hypoventilation, rapid and shallow respirations, hypertension, muscle
weakness, hypoxia, hyperkalemia, dyspnea, headache
metabolic acidosis causes - ANSWER DKA, diarrhea, malnutrition, renal failure, aspirin toxicity,
hyperkalemia
metabolic acidosis s/s - ANSWER kussmaul respirations, changes in LOC, headache, hypotension, weak,
disorientation, hyperkalemia
metabolic alkalosis causes - ANSWER NG tube suctioning, prolonged vomiting, diuretics, hypokalemia
metabolic acidosis lab values - ANSWER pH < 7 .35 / HCO3 < 22
metabolic alkalosis lab values - ANSWER pH > 7.45 / HCO3 > 26
hypermagnesemia s/s - ANSWER heart block, bradycardia, hypotension, coma, death, slurred speech,
weakness, decreased DTR, depressed & shallow respirations, n/v, diarrhea
hypomagnesemia s/s - ANSWER v fib, tachycardia, increased DTR, diarrhea, n/v, tremors, cramps,
confusion, abnormal eye movements
hypermagnesemia causes - ANSWER renal disease, antacids, magnesium laxatives
hypomagnesemia causes - ANSWER malnutrition, alcoholism, low K+, malabsorption