MDC II EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2025/2026

MDC II EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2025/2026




Look at pH - ANS What is your first step when interpreting ABGs?


Respiratory acidosis - ANS What acid-base imbalance would you expect to see in an
asthmatic patient?


*COPD*
*asthma*
*muscle weakness*
▪ inadequate chest expansion
▪ pneumonia
▪ pulmonary edema
▪ sleep apnea
▪ respiratory depression r/t: drugs, alcohol, anesthesia, electrolyte imbalance

▪ high ICP - ANS Common causes of Respiratory Acidosis


*Vital Signs, think LOW & SLOW*
▪ bradycardia, thready weak pulses
▪ hypotension
▪ hypoxia



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, *Electrolyte Imbalance*
▪ hyperkalemia


*Skin*
▪ pale, cyanotic


*CNS Depression, think LOW & SLOW*
▪ lethargy
▪ confusion
▪ stupor
▪ coma
▪ headache


*Musculoskeletal, think LOW & SLOW*
▪ hyporeflexia
▪ muscle weakness
▪ flaccid paralysis


*Cardiac*
▪ heart dysrhythmias (due to hyperkalemia)
▪ increased cardiac output

▪ EKG changes - tall T waves, wide QRS, prolonged PR interval - ANS S/S of Respiratory
Acidosis
(acidosis has similar s/s no matter if met. or resp.)


*stabilize airway (patent)*
*bronchodilators*
▪ O2
▪ Pulmonary hygiene (positioning and breathing/coughing techniques)

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