Acidosis vs alkalosis - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

WGU pathophysiology D236-Exam Questions and Answers 2022/2023 What is Starling's Law of Capillary forces? How does this explain why a nutritionally deficient child would have edema? - ANSWER Starling's Law describes how fluids move across the capillary membrane. There are two major opposing forces that act to balance each other, hydrostatic pressure (pushing water out of the capillaries) and osmotic pressure (including oncontic pressure, which pushes fluid into the capillaries). Bot...

Exam 2: PNR 106/ PNR106 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Foundations of Nursing Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Grade A_ Fortis Q: First question to ask client before diagnostic test/procedure Answer: Ask about questions/concerns, confirm understanding of procedure and consent. Q: MRI safety Answer: Remove all metals and medical devices inside the body. Q: Action for 24-hour urine specimen Answer: Keep it cool in a container Q: Therapeutic commu...

WGU pathophysiology D236 Test with complete answers What is Starling's Law of Capillary forces? How does this explain why a nutritionally deficient child would have edema? How does the RAAS (Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System) result in increased blood volume and increased blood pressure? How can hyperkalemia lead to cardiac arrest? The body uses the Protein Buffering System, Phosphate Buffering System, and Carbonic Acid-Bicarbonate System to regulate and maintain homeostat...

Describe how your body responds to an infection. - ANSWER T cells produce cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B cells produce antibodies. Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities. - ANSWER Mutations in genes or chromosomal abnormalities How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities? - ANSWER Alterations of DNA Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions affect wellbeing. - ANSWER (ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or dysrhythmias....

Describe how your body responds to an infection. - Correct answer-T cells produce cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B cells produce antibodies. Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities. - Correct answer-Mutations in genes or chromosomal abnormalities How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities? - Correct answer-Alterations of DNA Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions affect wellbeing. - Correct answer-(ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts ...

Rule of B's for ABGs - if the pH and the Bicarb are Both in the same direction it is metaBolic normal pH normal Bicarb - pH: 7.35-7.45 Bicarb: 22-26 Kussmul respirations - MACkussmul= metabolic acidosis S&S of acid-base imbalance - as the pH goes, so goes my patient except for potassium UP: (alkolosis):decreased K+, highest risk for seizures DOWN: (acidosis): increased K+, highest risk for respiratory arrest causes of respiratory acid-base imbalance - lung=respiratory overvent or under...

NUR 180 final Review Latest 2024 Graded A+ ABG's R.O.M.E. CO2 values 35-45 HCO3 values 22-26 Metabolic Alkalosis- causes loss of gastric secretions, overdose of antacids, diuretics, excessive vomitting. Metabolic Alkalosis- symptoms N/V, diaphoretic, shallow breathing, EKG changes, lethargy, tetany, muscle cramps, tingling in extremities. Metabolic Acidosis- causes Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Diarrhea, renal failure, shock, aspirin overdose, sepsis. Metabolic Acidosis- s...

Respiratory Therapy - Lindsey Jones/Clinical Simulations 459 Questions with Verified Answers Information Gathering - Emphysema: (Abnormal condition of the alveoli resulting destruction and loss of elasticity) - CORRECT ANSWER LEVEL I : Cyanosis, Barrel chest, increased A-P diameter, Accessory muscle use, Digital clubbing of the nail beds, Significant history of smoking and/or occupational exposure to smoke or other pulmonary irritant LEVEL II : Dyspnea, Wheezing breath sounds LEVEL III ...

Advanced Pathophysiology NURS 5350 Exam 3 What is a cough? Protective reflex that helps clear the airways by an explosive expiration. Acute cough: 2-3 weeks Chronic cough: longer than 3 weeks. Causes: Post nasal drip, GERD, medications (ACE). Hypoventilation vs. Hyperventilation? Hypo: Alveolar ventilation is INADEQUATE: leads to RESPIRATORY ACIDOSIS. Hyper: Alveolar ventilation EXCEEDS metabolic demands: Leads to RESPIRATORY ALKALOSIS. What is clubbing? A pai...

NUR 425 Exam 3 Questions And Answers Latest 2024/2025 | Graded A+.True or false: Acid-base imbalance is a disease. - Answer - False! Oxygen is ____ whereas CO2 is _____. - Answer - Alkaline. Acidic. Hydrogen is _____. - Answer - Acidic HCO3 is _____. - Answer - Alkaline HCl is _____. - Answer - Acidic Glucose is _____. - Answer - Acidic List the compensatory mechanisms (3) for acid-base balance. - Answer - 1. Buffer System -Very quick acting, but doesn't last long -Made up of proteins,...