Rasmussen Pathophysiology Exam 1 - Modules 1-3 Questions With Correct Answers

Rasmussen Pathophysiology Exam 1 -
Modules 1-3 Questions With Correct
Answers

pH range - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-7.35-7.45
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PaCO2 range - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-35-45
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HCO3 range - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-22-26
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changes in CO2 excretion - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-respiratory
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changes in HCO3 excretion or retention - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-metabolic
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Causes of respiratory acidosis - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Hypoventilation
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Sleep apnea| |




CNS depressants (opioid, alcohol, benzos)
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Impaired gas exchange: pneumonia, pulmonary edema, COPD, asthma
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Clinical manifestations of respiratory acidosis - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Rapid,
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shallow respirations |




Drowsiness, dizziness, disorientation | |




Headache
Hyperkalemia


Causes of respiratory alkalosis - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Prolonged
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hyperventilation is most common | | |

,Clinical manifestations of respiratory alkalosis - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Seizures
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Tachycardia
Numb/tingling extremities |




Lethargy
Confusion


Causes of metabolic acidosis - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Severe diarrhea
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Renal Failure
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Shock
Cardiac arrest | |




Diabetic ketoacidosis
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Changes in potassium levels
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*Watch for seizure activity*
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Clinical Manifestations of metabolic acidosis - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
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Hyperkalemia
Hypotension
Shock
Coma


Causes of metabolic alkalosis - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Excessive vomiting
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Excessive NG suction (stomach pump)
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Clinical manifestations of metabolic alkalosis - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔-Tremors/muscle cramps |




Tingling fingers/toes
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Vomiting/nausea

, Restlessness followed by lethargy | | |




Potassium range and main function - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-3.5-5.0 mEq/L
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Electrical conduction in heart
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Causes of hyperkalemia - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Renal Failure
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Addison's disease |




Insulin deficiency
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Metabolic acidosis |




Massive trauma |




NSAIDS (ibuprofen, aspirin)
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Signs/symptoms of hyperkalemia - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Muscle cramps
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Paresthesia (tingling/numb) |




Bradycardia
EKG changes
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Cardiac arrest/arrhythmias
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Causes of hypokalemia - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Vomit/diarrhea
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Laxative/diuretic use |




Malnutrition
Alkalosis
Excess insulin
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Signs and symptoms of hypokalemia - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Hyporeflexia
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Hypotension
*Cardiac arrhythmias* |