MED SURG 245 (MED SURG 245)

LECTURE 1: Acid Base Balance & Ventilator Interpreting blood gases (remember the rules of the B’s) • If the pH and the bicarb are both in the same direction then it’s metaBolic (Bicarb Both Bolic), if they are in different directions then it is respiratory • If bicarb is normal and the pH is low or high then its respiratory • You will be given 8 values for arterial blood gas, always first look at the pH and the bicarb first • You get acidosis and alkalosis from the pH LABS: ...

LECTURE 1: Acid Base Balance & Ventilator Interpreting blood gases (remember the rules of the B’s) • If the pH and the bicarb are both in the same direction then it’s metaBolic (Bicarb Both Bolic), if they are in different directions then it is respiratory • If bicarb is normal and the pH is low or high then its respiratory • You will be given 8 values for arterial blood gas, always first look at the pH and the bicarb first • You get acidosis and alkalosis from the pH

If the pH and the bicarb are both in the same direction then it’s metaBolic (Bicarb Both Bolic), if they are in different directions then it is respiratory • If bicarb is normal and the pH is low or high then its respiratory • You will be given 8 values for arterial blood gas, always first look at the pH and the bicarb first • You get acidosis and alkalosis from the pH LABS: ABG’s The normal pH is 7.35-7.45 The normal bicarb is 22-26 (the bicarb years where you make all the dec...

MED SURG 245 {37 Page} Revised NCLEX Study Guide Default Answers 1. Give meds either 1 hour before meal or 2 hours after meal 2. Give antacids 1 hour before med or 4 hours after med-after meals 3. When in doubt pick K (potassium) 4. 2 – 3 L of fluids 5. When in doubt pick answer that has you stay with patient 6. Anytime you see restless & ↓ level of consciousness = early sign always pick 7. Head of Bead → 30-45 degrees for any neuro patient 8. Elderly with acute onset confusion ...

MED SURG 245 ATI Study Guide 2-1