Exam 2: NUR 2392/ NUR2392 Multidimensional Care II/ MDC 2 Exam Guide| Verified Answers| Rated A| Latest Update 2023/ 2024| Rasmussen

Exam 2: NUR 2392/ NUR2392 Multidimensional Care II/ MDC 2 Exam Guide| Verified Answers| Rated A| Latest Update 2023/ 2024| Rasmussen Question will ask which intervention is not included in treatment for metabolic acidosis* Mechanical ventilation Treat underlying cause Fluid replenishment I & o Answer: mechanical ventilation All 3 values are abnormal Answer: partially compensated Aspirin toxicity causes which two conditions? Answer: respiratory alkalosis Metabolic acidosis Causes of metabolic acidosis Answer: *overproduction of hydrogen ions* *aspirin toxicity* ▪ kidney failure, liver failure, pancreatitis ▪ diarrhea (aci-dosis sounds like ass) ▪ dehydration ▪ ingestion of acids: ethanol, methanol, salicylate acid ▪ lactic acidosis ▪ diabetic ketoacidosis, starvation ▪ hypermetabolism: excessive exercises, seizures, fever, hypoxia Causes of metabolic alkalosis Answer: *increase of base components* ▪ oral ingestion of bases: · antacids ▪ parenteral base administration: · blood transfusion · sodium bicarbonate · total parenteral nutrition *decrease of acid components* · prolonged vomiting · nasogastric suctioning · hypercortisolism - cushing's syndrome · hyperaldosteronism - loses too much potassium, retains sodium · thiazide diuretics Causes of respiratory alkalosis Answer: *excessive loss of co2 from hyperventilation (tachypnea)* ▪ fear ▪ anxiety ▪ shock ▪ high altitude ▪ fever ▪ embolism ▪ aspirin toxicity ▪ salicylate toxicity ▪ mechanical ventilation: improper vent settings ▪ early stage acute pulmonary problems Common causes of respiratory acidosis Answer: *copd* *asthma* *muscle weakness* ▪ inadequate chest expansion ▪ pneumonia ▪ pulmonary edema ▪ sleep apnea ▪ respiratory depression r/t: drugs, alcohol, anesthesia, electrolyte imbalance