Pathophysiology abg - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

GCU 631 FINAL EXAM ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FULL EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ Where do we hold the DNA inside of a cell? The nucleus What is cell suicide? apoptosis 7 Best UK Staycations for Your Next Caravan Holiday What are some things we see clinically in a patient presenting with carbon monoxide poisoning? -Normal SpO2 -Tissue damage What do we have: ABG w/ pH 7.25, bicarb 28, CO2 is 60? Respiratory acidosis How do we get molecules to between intracellular & extr...

MDC II - Exam 2 Latest Update Graded A+ Causes of respiratory acidosis (low ph/ high CO2) -Hypoventilation -Drug overdose -Pulmonary edema -Chest trauma/neuromuscular disease -COPD -Airway obstruction Causes of Metabolic Acidosis (low pH/low HCO3) -Diabetic ketoacidosis -Salicylate OD -Renal failure -Severe diarrhea -Sepsis -Shock How to evaluate that treatment is working for respiratory acidosis? -Maintains adequate gas exchange -Arterial pH above 7.2 and closer to 7.35 -...

ATI Adv. Med-surg FINAL EXAM 1. A nurse in a burn treatment center is caring for a client who is admitted with severe burns to both lower extremities and is pending an escharotomy. The client’s spouse asks the nurse what the procedure entails. Which of the following nursing statements is appropriate? a. “large incisions will be made in the eschar to improve circulation” b. “ I can call the doctor back here if you want me to” c. “a piece of skin will be removed and grafted ov...

SLCC Pathophysiology Exam 1 GUIDE FROM CATT86 Questions With Complete Solutions ABG's Atrial Blood Gas levels indicate acidosis or alkalosis Compensated by Chemical buffers, Respiratory or Metabolic systems Compensated ABG is when the pH is normal and the blood gas is abnormal Uncompensated ABG When the pH is abnormal and one of the blood gas is abnormal Partially Compensated ABG When the pH and all of the blood gas is abnormal Acute Inflammation Begins before the immune response b...

Pathophysiology Practice Exam 1 Questions and Answers ABG stands for what? Compensated means what? Uncompensated means what? Partially compensated means what? saME direction is (respiratory or metabolic)? pH and abnormal value (either CO2 or HCO3) are pointing the SAME direction it is what? Example: ↓-↓ REverse direction is (respiratory or metabolic)? pH and abnormal value (either CO2 or HCO3) are pointing the REVERSE direction it is what? Example: ↓ ↑ - What...

Pneumonia Pathophysiology - -Infection of the lungs. Problem in immunesuppressed patients. -Bacterial & Viral infections - hospital-acquired vs. community-acquired -Infection can spread throughout lungs. -Alveoli may collapse, resulting in a ventilation disorder. Risk Factors for Pneumonia - -age, immobility, malnutrition, smoking, URTI, chronic diseases, immunosuppressed Nursing Assessment Pneumonia - Tachypnea/ difficulty breathing Abrupt fever Productive cough Chest pain Bronchial ...

Pulmonary Embolism s/s you report immediately to RRT? - Syncope Cyanosis JVD Hypotension What is the priority treatment for PE? - Heparin IVF (for hypotension) What are NSG interventions for PE? - O2 Lung assessments Bleeding/fall precautions Assess u/o, VS & neuro What is the lab values for Heparin? - PTT = 20-30 (1.5-2.5x) normal aPTT = 30-40 (1.5-2.5x) normal Greatest risk factor for Pulmonary Embolism? - Immobility Long bone fx Surgery Smoking What ABG result is found in Pulm...

MDC II - Exam 2 Causes of respiratory acidosis (low ph/ high CO2) -Hypoventilation -Drug overdose -Pulmonary edema -Chest trauma/neuromuscular disease -COPD -Airway obstruction Causes of Metabolic Acidosis (low pH/low HCO3) -Diabetic ketoacidosis -Salicylate OD -Renal failure -Severe diarrhea -Sepsis -Shock How to evaluate that treatment is working for respiratory acidosis? -Maintains adequate gas exchange -Arterial pH above 7.2 and closer to 7.35 -PaO2 level above 90 m...

MDC II - Exam 2 Causes of respiratory acidosis (low ph/ high CO2) -Hypoventilation -Drug overdose -Pulmonary edema -Chest trauma/neuromuscular disease -COPD -Airway obstruction Causes of Metabolic Acidosis (low pH/low HCO3) -Diabetic ketoacidosis -Salicylate OD -Renal failure -Severe diarrhea -Sepsis -Shock How to evaluate that treatment is working for respiratory acidosis? -Maintains adequate gas exchange -Arterial pH above 7.2 and closer to 7.35 -PaO2 level above 90 m...

BIO 260 Week 6 Case Studies: Respiratory Disorders 2023/24 Case Study 1: Derek is an 18-yr-old patient who presents to the ER with symptoms of áSOB, wheezing and coughing for 5 days. Last week, he started a new job in a local pet store. Over the past 5 days, he began using his albuterol inhaler frequently (8x/day) PMHx: - Asthma since age 4 - Eczema - Allergic rhinitis - Occasional smoker - Hospitalized on 3 occasions for asthma exacerbations MEDS: - Albuterol inhaler - Ipratropi...