MDC II

MDC II Exam 2 look at pH What is your first step when interpreting ABGs? Respiratory acidosis What acid-base imbalance would you expect to see in an asthmatic patient? Things to Look Out for When Buying a Used Caravan COPD asthma muscle weakness ▪ inadequate chest expansion ▪ pneumonia ▪ pulmonary edema ▪ sleep apnea ▪ respiratory depression r/t: drugs, alcohol, anesthesia, electrolyte imbalance ▪ high ICP Common causes of Respir...

MDC II Exam 2 Questions and Answers Already Passed What is your first step when interpreting ABGs? look at pH What acid-base imbalance would you expect to see in an asthmatic patient? Respiratory acidosis Common causes of Respiratory Acidosis *COPD* *asthma* *muscle weakness* ▪ inadequate chest expansion ▪ pneumonia ▪ pulmonary edema ▪ sleep apnea ▪ respiratory depression r/t: drugs, alcohol, anesthesia, electrolyte imbalance ▪ high ICP S/S of Respiratory Ac...

MDC II Exam 2 Questions and Answers Already Passed What is your first step when interpreting ABGs? look at pH What acid-base imbalance would you expect to see in an asthmatic patient? Respiratory acidosis Common causes of Respiratory Acidosis *COPD* *asthma* *muscle weakness* ▪ inadequate chest expansion ▪ pneumonia ▪ pulmonary edema ▪ sleep apnea ▪ respiratory depression r/t: drugs, alcohol, anesthesia, electrolyte imbalance ▪ high ICP S/S of Respiratory Acidosis (acidosis has s...

MDC II Exam I Questions and Answers Already Passed A patient has a positive family history of colon cancer. Which of the following is a recommendation you would want them to adhere to? A. Encourage baseline colonoscopy screening B. Strict physical activity C. Encourage the patient to increase dietary intake of red meats D. Encourage the patient to reduce intake of fiber A. Encourage baseline colonoscopy screening The patient asks the nurse how radiation works to destroy cancer cells. How wo...

MDC II - Final Exam – Rasmussen Questions and Answers Already Passed What are the glands of the endocrine system? (SATA Q?) *PT PAP HOT* ▪ Pituitary ▪ Thyroid ▪ Pancreas ▪ Adrenals ▪ Parathyroid ▪ Hypothalamus ▪ Ovaries ▪ Testes an autoimmune disorder that is caused by hyperthyroidism and is characterized by *goiter and/or exophthalmos* Grave's disease *HYPERthyroidism aka Grave's disease* ▪ Treatments *Treatments* ▪ Rx: methimazole, atenolol, and *iodine-131* ▪ r...

MDC II - Exam 2 Latest Update Graded A+ Causes of respiratory acidosis (low ph/ high CO2) -Hypoventilation -Drug overdose -Pulmonary edema -Chest trauma/neuromuscular disease -COPD -Airway obstruction Causes of Metabolic Acidosis (low pH/low HCO3) -Diabetic ketoacidosis -Salicylate OD -Renal failure -Severe diarrhea -Sepsis -Shock How to evaluate that treatment is working for respiratory acidosis? -Maintains adequate gas exchange -Arterial pH above 7.2 and closer to 7.35 -...

MDC II Exam 2 look at pH What is your first step when interpreting ABGs? Respiratory acidosis What acid-base imbalance would you expect to see in an asthmatic patient? Things to Look Out for When Buying a Used Caravan COPD asthma muscle weakness ▪ inadequate chest expansion ▪ pneumonia ▪ pulmonary edema ▪ sleep apnea ▪ respiratory depression r/t: drugs, alcohol, anesthesia, electrolyte imbalance ▪ high ICP Common causes of Respir...

MDC II Exam 2 look at pH What is your first step when interpreting ABGs? Respiratory acidosis What acid-base imbalance would you expect to see in an asthmatic patient? Things to Look Out for When Buying a Used Caravan COPD asthma muscle weakness ▪ inadequate chest expansion ▪ pneumonia ▪ pulmonary edema ▪ sleep apnea ▪ respiratory depression r/t: drugs, alcohol, anesthesia, electrolyte imbalance ▪ high ICP Common causes of Respir...

MDC II Final Exam Questions and answers verified 100% A 72-year-old man has recently been diagnosed with oral cancer. He has been undergoing both radiation and chemotherapy. While visiting his oncologist, he mentions to the nurse that he has lost all of his hair and that his mouth is very dry. He also states that he is certain he has a cavity, because one of his teeth is hurting. What teaching will the nurse provide to decrease the incidence of dry mouth? A.Consume eight glasses of water ...

MDC II Exam 2 look at pH What is your first step when interpreting ABGs? Respiratory acidosis What acid-base imbalance would you expect to see in an asthmatic patient? COPD asthma muscle weakness ▪ inadequate chest expansion ▪ pneumonia ▪ pulmonary edema ▪ sleep apnea ▪ respiratory depression r/t: drugs, alcohol, anesthesia, electrolyte imbalance ▪ high ICP Common causes of Respiratory Acidosis Vital Signs, think LOW & SLOW ▪ bradycardia, thready weak pu...