EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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,ABG value
PH - ANSWER7.35-7.45
ABG value
CO2 - ANSWER35-45
ABG value
HCO3 - ANSWER22-26
ABG value
PaO2 - ANSWER80-100 mmhg
ABG value
SaO2 - ANSWER>95%
ABG value
Base (excess/deficit) - ANSWER(-2) to (+2)
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Na+ (sodium) - ANSWER135 - 145 mEq/L
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K+ (potassium) - ANSWER3.5 - 5 mEq/L
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Cl- (chloride) - ANSWER95-105 mEq/L
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CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) - ANSWER22-26 mEq/L
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BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen) - ANSWER6-24 mg/dL
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Cr (creatinine) - ANSWER.7-1.4 mg/dL
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Glucose - ANSWER80-120 mg/dL
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Sodium is... - ANSWERThe primary extracellular cation, helps nerves and muscles
interact
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Potassium is... - ANSWERThe primary intracellular cation, responsible for cell
excitability, resting membrane potential (MOST DANGEROUS ABNORMALITY)
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Chloride is... - ANSWERAn extracellular cation, maintains osmotic pressure, helps
stomach produce hydrochloric acid
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Carbon Dioxide is... - ANSWERImportant for helping maintain the acid-base balance
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Blood Urea Nitrogen... - ANSWERHelps provide a picture of renal clearance
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Creatinine... - ANSWERHelp provide a picture of renal clearance
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Glucose... - ANSWERShows how much glucose is circulating in the blood
AGE
S/S, Tx - ANSWERAny neurologic sign with Hx of hyperbaric exposure
Recompression on TT6
Atmospheric calculations
33ft of sea water = - ANSWER1 atmosphere
Atmospheric calculations
surface atmosphere + 33ft of sea water = - ANSWER2 atmospheres absolute (2ATA)
Atmospheric zones
Physiologic Zone - ANSWERSea level to 10,000 ft MSL
Night vision decreased beginning at 5,000 ft MSL
Atmospheric zones
Physiologically Deficient Zone - ANSWER10,000 ft - 50,000 ft MSL
Oxygen required to survive
Atmospheric zones
Physiologically Deficient Zone
Time of Useful Consciousness at 30,000 ft MSL - ANSWER90 Seconds
Atmospheric zones