High hco3 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. various oxygen administration devices 2. intubation equipment 3. suction equipment 4. chest tube placement equipment 5. Bag-valve device with various sizes of mask 6. medications for pain and agitation 7. fluids for vascular support 8. Venous and arterial line equipment 9. cardiac monitor and defibrillator clinical simulation 1 A respiratory therapist assigned to the ED is asked to assist in the evaluation of a 24 year old male victim of a motorcycle accident who w...

Air Methods Critical Care Exam(correct answers 2023) Before PFT's how long should a patient refrain from smoking? Using an inhaler? - CORRECT ANSWER-smoking: 6-8 h inhaler: 4-6 h What test must you do before performing an arterial puncture? - CORRECT ANSWERAllen's test; patency of the ulnar artery- if blood returns to hand in 15s, then the radial artery can be used for the puncture How long should one apply pressure after an arterial puncture? - CORRECT ANSWER5 minutes (20 min if the ...

Hypokalemia and lasix - Answer- If pt is Hypokalemic, report to RN before giving Lasix Hypervolemia Causes - Answer- CKD, liver disease, cirrhosis, CHF, increased salt intake, COPD Hypervolemia Signs and symptoms - Answer- Headache, Confusion, Nausea, Vomiting, Coma Hypovolemia Causes - Answer- Vomiting, DM, fever, heat exposure, exercise, no water access, significant injury to skin Moat accurate assessment of water balance - Answer- daily weights in similar clothing, same scale, sam...

Rasmussen - MDC III - Final Exam, questions and answers| 100% accurate, graded A+ respiratory alkalosis high pH, low CO2 pH: 7.35-7.45 acidic-basic HCO3: 21-28 acidic-basic CO2: 45-35 acidic-basic metabolic acidosis low pH, low HCO3 pH: 7.35-7.45 acidic-basic HCO3: 21-28 acidic-basic CO2: 45-35 acidic-basic respiratory acidosis low pH, high CO2 pH: 7.35-7.45 acidic-basic HCO3: 21-28 acidic-basic CO2: 45-35 acidic-basic metabolic alkalosis high pH, high ...

Nursing 120 Introduction to Med Surg Final Exam Guide 2023. ABG Interpretation: - Throwing up, metabolic alkalosis - Flu, metabolic alkalosis - Main sign of metabolic alkalosis: tingling and numbing sensation, typically fingers and toes - Diarrhea, metabolic acidosis pH 7.35-7.45 PCO2 35-45 (resp) HCO3 22-26 (met) PaCO2 35-45 mm Hg Pa02 88-100 mm Hg SaO2 > 95% 2. Chest Pain: Nursing Action - LAB Tests: o Troponin I & troponin T o CPK/CKMB o Myoglobin  Purpose: cardiac biom...

WGU D236 Pathophysiology Questions And Answers 2023 (verified Q&A) What is Starling's Law of Capillary forces? How does this explain why a nutritionally deficient child would have edema? - Correct 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 cap...

Final Exam: NSG122 / NSG 122 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Nursing Fundamental Concepts Exam | Guide with Questions and Verified Answers | All Units Covered | 100% Correct | Grade A - Herzing Q: normal pH range 7.35 - 7.45 Q: pH below 7.35 indicates Answer: acidosis Q: pH above 7.45 indicates Answer: alkalosis Q: normal PaCO2 range Answer: 45-35 Q: normal HCO3 range Answer: 22-26 Q: buffer systems in the body*** Answer: - chemical buffers (NaHCO3) - works within seconds - respiratory - regulates C...

The triage nurse is assessing a victim of a stab wound. According to the paramedics, the victim was stabbed by a male attacker. The knife blade is 6 inches (7.2 cm) in length and 1 inch (2.5 cm) in width. The "point of entry" of the stab wound is two inches above and left of the victim's xiphoid process. Which vital organ(s) are at an increased risk of being in the direct path of injury? - CORRECT ANSWER Heart Lungs Diaphragm What way do females stab? - CORRECT ANSWER Downwards W...

Acid/Base Balance (Start times: 30:00) In order to solve acid-base disorders, it is important to know the normal values for pH, CO2 and HCO3 (bicarbonate), which are shown below • pH 7.35 to 7.45 • CO2 35 to 45 • HCO3 22 to 26 The first value to look at in an acid-base disorder is the pH • If pH is <7.35, the acid-base imbalance is acidotic • If pH is <7.45, the acid-base imbalance is alkalotic Now, to determine if the imbalance is metabolic or respiratory, determin...

Final Exam: NSG122/ NSG 122 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Nursing Fundamental Concepts Exam | Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| All Units Covered| 100% Correct| Grade A- Herzing Q: normal pH range 7.35 - 7.45 Q: pH below 7.35 indicates Answer: acidosis Q: pH above 7.45 indicates Answer: alkalosis Q: normal PaCO2 range Answer: 45-35 Q: normal HCO3 range Answer: 22-26 Q: buffer systems in the body*** Answer: - chemical buff...