NMNC 2310 EXAM 1 WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Gas Exchange Issue from Low Hemoglobin - Answer- Decreased O2 carrying capacity;
treat with iron supplements
Heart vs Lung Chest Pain - Answer- Heart: pressure, radiates, not positional | Lung:
sharp, worse with deep breath
Chest Pain Can Trigger Panic - Answer- Because of pain and inability to deep breathe
Isotonic Fluids - Answer- 0.9% NS, Lactated Ringers
Hypotonic Fluid - Answer- 0.45% NS
Hypertonic Fluid - Answer- 3% NS
Nasal Flaring in Infants - Answer- Sign of accessory muscle use and respiratory distress
CPT Types - Answer- Postural drainage, percussion/vibration, airway flutter device
Asthma Attack History Questions - Answer- Onset, meds taken, triggers, allergies
Wheezing During Recovery - Answer- May get louder as airflow improves
Respiratory Alkalosis Causes - Answer- Hyperventilation (anxiety, fear, PE), mechanical
ventilation
Metabolic Alkalosis Causes - Answer- Vomiting, gastric suction, decreased ionized
calcium
Metabolic Acidosis Causes - Answer- Aspirin toxicity, Type 1 diabetes (DKA), renal
failure, diarrhea
Respiratory Acidosis Causes - Answer- Respiratory depression (anesthesia, OD),
airway obstruction, COPD, ARDS, PE, pneumonia
Normal ABG Values - Answer- pH 7.35-7.45 | PaCO2 35-45 | HCO3 22-26
SOLUTIONS
Gas Exchange Issue from Low Hemoglobin - Answer- Decreased O2 carrying capacity;
treat with iron supplements
Heart vs Lung Chest Pain - Answer- Heart: pressure, radiates, not positional | Lung:
sharp, worse with deep breath
Chest Pain Can Trigger Panic - Answer- Because of pain and inability to deep breathe
Isotonic Fluids - Answer- 0.9% NS, Lactated Ringers
Hypotonic Fluid - Answer- 0.45% NS
Hypertonic Fluid - Answer- 3% NS
Nasal Flaring in Infants - Answer- Sign of accessory muscle use and respiratory distress
CPT Types - Answer- Postural drainage, percussion/vibration, airway flutter device
Asthma Attack History Questions - Answer- Onset, meds taken, triggers, allergies
Wheezing During Recovery - Answer- May get louder as airflow improves
Respiratory Alkalosis Causes - Answer- Hyperventilation (anxiety, fear, PE), mechanical
ventilation
Metabolic Alkalosis Causes - Answer- Vomiting, gastric suction, decreased ionized
calcium
Metabolic Acidosis Causes - Answer- Aspirin toxicity, Type 1 diabetes (DKA), renal
failure, diarrhea
Respiratory Acidosis Causes - Answer- Respiratory depression (anesthesia, OD),
airway obstruction, COPD, ARDS, PE, pneumonia
Normal ABG Values - Answer- pH 7.35-7.45 | PaCO2 35-45 | HCO3 22-26
