Mark klimek questions with correct answers

Rule of B's for ABGs answer if the pH and the Bicarb are Both in the same direction it is metaBolic normal pH normal Bicarb answer pH: 7.35-7.45 Bicarb: 22-26 Kussmul respirations answer MACkussmul= metabolic acidosis S&S of acid-base imbalance answer as the pH goes, so goes my patient except for potassium UP: (alkolosis):decreased K+, highest risk for seizures DOWN: (acidosis): increased K+, highest risk for respiratory arrest causes of respiratory acid-base imbalance answer lung=respiratory overvent or undervent overvent= alkolosis undervent=acidosis causes of metabolic acid-base imbalance answer not lung=metabolic prolonged gastric vomiting or suction=metabolic alkolosis (losing acid) everything else=metabolic acidosis high pressured ventilator alarms answer triggered by increase resistance to air flow and can be caused by obstruction of three types: kinked tube: unkink it water in tube: empty it mucus in airway: turn, cough, deep breathe