MDC 2 EXAM 2 CONCEPT GUIDE • Review dosage calculations

MDC 2 EXAM 2 CONCEPT GUIDE • Review dosage calculations • ABG Interpretation-include compensated/not compensated/partially compensated Normal pH – 7.35-7.45 Co2 45-35 (higher the number the more acidic) – Regulated in the lungs HCo3 22-26 - Regulated by the kidneys • Understand the roles of social worker and case manager Financial care and resources. Importance of insurance. Palliative vs. hospice • Multi-disciplinary care team review components o Why is an interpreter beneficial? – must use one o Importance of insurance o Palliative care vs. hospice Hospice is comfort care without curative intent; the patient no longer has curative options or has chosen not to pursue treatment because the side effects outweigh the benefits. Palliative care is comfort care with or without curative intent. Both palliative care and hospice care provide comfort. But palliative care can begin at diagnosis, and at the same time as treatment. Hospice care begins after treatment of the disease is stopped and when the person is not going to survive the illness.