NUR 283 Critical Care 1st exam questions with correct answers

NUR 283 Critical Care 1st exampH range? - correct answer 7.35-7.45 CO2 range? - correct answer 35-45 HCO3 range? - correct answer 22-26 PaCo2 range - correct answer 80-100 A Ventilation problem includes what ABG's? - correct answer pH, PCO2, HCO3 If only the PaO2 is off what does this represent? - correct answer A perfusion problem not a ventilation problem give them supplemental oxygen If the pH is normal but other values of the ABG are off what does this mean? - correct answer The patient is fully compensating If all of the ABG's are abnormal what does this mean? - correct answer The patient is only partially compensating Do all COPD patients retain CO2? - correct answer No What is the definition of Ventilation? - correct answer think air movement in and out of the body What is the definition of perfusion? - correct answer think oxygenation at the alveoli/capillary membrane