Abg acid base Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Fluid & Electrolyte Needs - - Homeostasis - Affected by digestion, absorption, metabolism of nutrients and excretion of waste Functions of Body Fluids - - Need 1.5 L - 2.5L per day - 60-70% body weight is fluid [70% intracellular, 30% extracellular] - Transport nutrients and wastes to and from cells - Maintain body temp., acid-base balance, aids in digestion and elimination Assessment of Fluid Balance - - Health history [age, acute illness, environmental factors, diet, medications] - ...

What does an arterial blood gas give us information about? Correct Answer-1. Acid-Base balance 2. Oxygenation status What are the components and the normal parameters? Correct Answer-•Ph 7.35 - 7.45 •PaO2 80 - 100mmHg •PaCo2 35 - 45mmHg •HCO3- 23 - 28mEq/L •SaO2 90 - 100% Acid-Base Balance Correct Answer-For starters: • What is an acid? A H+ ion donor •What is a base? A H+ ion receiver •The balance between acids and bases in the body provides the homeostatic environ...

Pulmonary Assessment correct answer: - history - physical exam - breath sounds and their meaning Breath sounds correct answer: - Rales/Crackles (fluid) - Rhonchi (congestion) - Wheezes (airway) - Pleural Rub (irritated pleural space) - Diminished - Absence Diagnostics: ABG correct answer: - pH: 7.35-7.45 (acid/base evaluator) - PaCO2: 35-45 mm Hg - HCO3: 22-26 mm Hg (metabolic evaluator) - PaO2: 80-100 mm Hg (more accurate than SaO2) - SaO2: 92-100% Steps for interpretin...

RNSG 1341 - Exam 1 - NCLEX QuestionsTo promote the release of surfactant, the nurse encourages the patient to take deep breaths. - correct answer . A patient with a respiratory condition asks, "How does air get into my lungs?" - correct answer The nurse bases her answer on knowledge that air moves into the lungs because of decrease in intrathoracic pressure relative to pressure at the airway. The nurse can best determine adequate arterial oxygenation of the blood by assessing arterial ox...

Comprehensive CRNA Interview Review Accurate responses are given. Comprehensive CRNA Interview Review Norepinephrine Mechanism of Action (MOA) A1, A2, B1 agonist. Primary agent used in distributive shock because it's ability to recruit venous volume and augment preload, while increasing arterial tone, and increasing cardiac output. Alpha one causing peripheral smooth muscle contraction. (low dose venous, high dose venous and arterial). Alpha 2 adrenoreceptor agonism actually ant...

A nurse is assessing a client who received 2 units of packed RBCs 48 hrs ago. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the therapy has been effective? - ANSWER hemoglobin 14.9 g/dL a nurse working in an emergency department is triaging four clients. which of the following clients should the nurse recommend for treatment first? - ANSWER a middle adult client who has unstable vital signs a nurse is caring for a client who has fluid volume overload. which of the follo...

To Do: PNVN 1631 Module 5 Exam #2 Respiratory Due Oct 25 at 10:30am Points 80 Questions 80 Available Oct 25 at 9:45am - Oct 25 at 10:30am 45 minutes Time Limit 90 Minutes Allowed Attempts Unlimited Instructions This quiz was locked Oct 25 at 10:30am. Attempt History Attempt Time Score LATEST Attempt 1 21 minutes 78 out of 80 Score for this attempt: 78 out of 80 Submitted Oct 25 at 10:44am This attempt took 21 minutes. Respiratory Test: Read the questions carefully and choose the bes...

Abnormal breath sounds - ANS »»» •Aka: adventitious breath sounds Abnormal lung sounds - ANS »»» Crackles and weasels Absence of breath sounds - ANS »»» -May be result of: lobectomy, pneumonectomy, lung collapse, complete obstruction of lobe Absent bowel sounds - ANS »»» •keep client NPO until orders from provider; may follow abdominal surgery or occur with inflammation of peritoneum or late bowel obstruction - must hearing nothing for 5 minutes in each quad Adolescents - ...

Med-Surg II HESI Test Bank_ Complete Updated fall 2022-2023. - A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a possible cataract. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect the client to report? 1) Decreased color perception 2) Loss of peripheral vision 3) Bright flashes of light 4) Eyestrain - A nurse is assisting with the care of a client immediately following a lumbar puncture. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.) 1) E...

To confirm an acid-base imbalance, it is necessary to assess which findings from a client's arterial blood gas (ABG) results? Select all that apply. a)PaCO2 b)HCO3 c)K+ d)Glucose e)Na+ f)pH (Ans- a,b,f A nurse caring for a patient who is receiving an IV solution via a central vein suspects the complication of an air embolism. Which of the following are signs and symptoms consistent with that diagnosis? Select all that apply. a)Cyanosis b)Hypertension c)Tachycardia d)Dyspnea e)...