NURS 480 EXAM 1 GUIDE 2025 | ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS | GRADED A+ | VERIFIED ANSWERS | NEWEST VERSION (JUST RELEASED)

NURS 480 EXAM 1 GUIDE 2025 |
ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
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hypoventilation
metabolic tingling in fingers and toes
alkalosis dizziness
symptoms muscle tetany
hypokalemia

metabolic identify and treat cause
alkalosis correct dehydration
treatments correct hypokalemia

metabolic severe vomiting
alkalosis gastric suction
potential causes

metabolic pH > 7.45
alkalosis ABGs HCO3 > 26

headache
confusion
metabolic
drowsiness
acidosis
Kussmaul respirations
symptoms
nausea/vomiting
decreased BP

, improve oxygenation
metabolic
treat the cause of imbalance
acidosis
- DKA
treatments
- GI loss

DKA
metabolic starvation
acidosis excessive intake of acids
potential causes kidney failure
excessive diarrhea

metabolic pH < 7.35
acidosis ABGs HCO3 < 22

hyperventilation
lightheaded
respiratory inability to concentrate
alkalosis numbness/tingling
symptoms tinnitus
loss of consciousness
tachycardia

paper bag breathing
respiratory
CO2 rebreather mask
alkalosis
treatments
*treat underlying cause

, hyperventilation
respiratory - anxiety
alkalosis
potential causes hypoxemia
- high altitudes, shock

respiratory pH > 7.45
alkalosis ABGs PaCO2 < 35

hypoventilation
tachycardia
respiratory tachypnea
acidosis increased BP
symptoms confusion
disorientation
hyperkalemia

oxygen therapy
respiratory repositioning for ease of breathing
acidosis bronchodilators
treatments
(goal is to improve ventilation)