NUR 170 (ABGs - Test) Questions with Correct Answers (Grade A+)
Question 1: pH
Answer: 7.35 to 7.45
Question 2: pCO2
Answer: 35 to 45 mmHg
Question 3: pCO3
Answer: 22 to 26 mEq/L
Question 4: Common causes of Respiratory Acidosis
Answer: 1. Hypoventilation 2. Pneumonia 3. Severe Asthma 4. Sedative or drugs 5. COPD
Question 5: Common causes of Respiratory Alklosis
Answer: 1. Hyperventilation 2. Panic attack/Anxiety/Stress 3. Aspirin poisoning
Question 6: Common causes of Metabolic Acidosis
Answer: 1. Diabetic ketoacidosis 2. Lactic acidosis 3. Alcohol, salicylate 4. Renal failure
Question 7: Common causes of Metabolic Alkalosis
Answer: 1. Loss of Acid: Severe vomiting; Gastric Suctioning 2. Loss of potassium 3. Abundance of
Calcium Carbonate for heartburn (Tums - Antacids)
Question 8: Lactic acid of anything greater than 2 could indicate what?
Answer: Sepsis
Question 9: What medication is used to treat Metabolic Acidosis?
Answer: Sodium Bicarbonate
Question 10: What type of respirations develop from Metabolic Acidosis?
Answer: Kussmaul Respirations (Rapid, Deep Respirations)
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Question 1: pH
Answer: 7.35 to 7.45
Question 2: pCO2
Answer: 35 to 45 mmHg
Question 3: pCO3
Answer: 22 to 26 mEq/L
Question 4: Common causes of Respiratory Acidosis
Answer: 1. Hypoventilation 2. Pneumonia 3. Severe Asthma 4. Sedative or drugs 5. COPD
Question 5: Common causes of Respiratory Alklosis
Answer: 1. Hyperventilation 2. Panic attack/Anxiety/Stress 3. Aspirin poisoning
Question 6: Common causes of Metabolic Acidosis
Answer: 1. Diabetic ketoacidosis 2. Lactic acidosis 3. Alcohol, salicylate 4. Renal failure
Question 7: Common causes of Metabolic Alkalosis
Answer: 1. Loss of Acid: Severe vomiting; Gastric Suctioning 2. Loss of potassium 3. Abundance of
Calcium Carbonate for heartburn (Tums - Antacids)
Question 8: Lactic acid of anything greater than 2 could indicate what?
Answer: Sepsis
Question 9: What medication is used to treat Metabolic Acidosis?
Answer: Sodium Bicarbonate
Question 10: What type of respirations develop from Metabolic Acidosis?
Answer: Kussmaul Respirations (Rapid, Deep Respirations)
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