NR 324- 2023 updated exam 1 fluid and electrolytes and respiratory (100% accurate answers)

paO2 correct answers 80-100 mm Hg pH correct answers 7.35-7.45 low pH correct answers acidic high pH correct answers alkalosis pa CO2 correct answers 35-45 mm Hg HCO3 correct answers 22-26 mEq/L respiratory acidosis correct answers low pH, high co2, normal bicarbonate causes of respiratory acidosis correct answers respiratory depression from anesthesia, overdose, increased intracranial pressure, airway obstruction from decreased alveolar capillary diffusion like pneumonia, COPD, ARDS, AND PE signs/symptoms of respiratory acidosis correct answers hypoventilation (hypoxia), rapid, shallow respirations, decrease in BP, skin/mucous pale to cyanotic, headache, hyperkalemia, dysrhythmias, drowsiness, dizziness, disorientation, muscle weakness, hyperreflexia Nursing management of respiratory acidosis correct answers ventilator, arterial blood gas, low-dose oxygen in chronic conditions, high-dose oxygen in acute hypoxia with acidosis, I/O, promote the release of CO2, turn/cough/deep breathe, assume semi-high fowlers position, clear respiratory secretions, colors of skin, mucous membranes respiratory alkalosis correct answers high pH, low co2 and normal bicarbonate causes of respiratory alkalosis correct answers high pH, low co2 and hyperventilation, initial stages of pulmonary emboli, hypoxia, fever, pregnancy, high altitudes, and anxiety signs/symptoms of respiratory alkalosis correct answers seizures, deep/rapid breathing, hyperventilation, tachycardia, decrease BP, hypokalemia, numbness/tingling in extremities, lethargy/confusion, light headedness, N/V nursing management of respiratory alkalosis correct answers kidneys retain H+ ions, use a rebreather mask or paper bag, sedatives, monitor respiratory rate/depth, tachycardia, low BP, serum K+ levels/ECG levels, hydration status I/O, check for toxicities metabolic acidosis correct answers low ph, normal co2 and low bicarbonate