WELL DETAILED ANSWERS|LATEST
CORRECT = 100
100
INCORRECT=0
STUDY MATERIALS.......DESIGNED TO HELP YOU SUCCEED
1
, SPOTLIGHT 1
CORRECT WELL DETAILED ANSWERS|LATEST
UPDATE!!!!!!2026|GUARANTEED PASS|GRADED
how to remember s/s for pH imbalances - ANSWER "as the pH goes, so goes my
patient.... except potassium"
#1 priority for alkalosis & why - ANSWER pt needs suctioning because of seizures
#1 priority for acidosis & why - ANSWER pt needs to be ventilated with ambu bag bc
of respiratory arrest
what acid-base imbalance does kussmaul respirations cause - ANSWER metabolic
acidosis
acid-base imbalance for over/under ventilating - ANSWER over ventilating:
respiratory alkalosis
under ventilating: respiratory acidosis
acid-base imbalance for prolonged gastric vomiting or suction - ANSWER metabolic
alkalosis
reasons for high pressure alarms on vent & what to do for them - ANSWER 1. kinks...
unkink it
2. condensed water... empty it
3. mucus plugs... turn, cough, deep breathe, or suction PRN
2
,reasons for low pressure alarms on vent & what to do for them - ANSWER 1. main
tubing disconnection... reconnect it
2. O2 sensor tube disconnection... reconnect it
*if tubing is on the floor... bag pt and call respiratory therapist*
what acid-base imbalance would the pt be considered ready to be weaned off the vent &
why - ANSWER respiratory alkalosis b/c over ventilating
#1 psychological problem for any abuse situation - ANSWER DENIAL
when is denial ok - ANSWER with loss & grief
stages of grief: (DABDA) denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance
dependency, co-dependency, & manipulation (what to do for each of them) -
ANSWER -dependency: abuser gets the significant other to do things or make
decisions for them ... CONFRONT THEM
-co-dependency: when the significant other derives self-esteem for doing things or making
decisions for the abuser, however NOT harmful ... SET LIMITS & ENFORCE THEM, say no,
work on the self-esteem of co-dependent person
-manipulation: abuser gets significant other to do things or make decisions that are NOT IN
THE BEST INTEREST of the significant other, harmful & dangerous ... SET LIMITS & ENFORCE
THEM
wernicke (korsakoff) syndrome .. what it is, s/s, what to do, how to prevent -
ANSWER psychosis-induced encephalopathy by vitamin B1 (thiamine) deficiency
from alcoholism
3
, s/s: amnesia & confabulation
what to do: REDIRECT them when confabulating about something that is not true
how to prevent: take vitamin B1
antabuse and revia (disulfiram) - ANSWER aversion therapy (development of hatred
for alcohol)
onset AND duration of effectiveness: 2 weeks
pt teaching: avoid all forms of alcohol to avoid nausea, vomiting, and death (includes
mouthwash, cologne, perfume, aftershave, elixir OTC meds, hand sanitizer, insect repellant,
vanilla extract... CAN have red wine vinigarettes)
what are the upper & downer drugs with s/s - ANSWER uppers:
-caffeine
-cocaine
-LSD/PCP
-methamphetamines
-adderall
s/s: euphoria, seizures, restlessness, irritability, hyperreflexia (3+, 4+), tachycardia,
borborygmi, diarrhea
downers:
-over 135 others; if it's not an upper, it's a downer
s/s: lethargic, respiratory depression/arrest, constipated
4
CORRECT = 100
100
INCORRECT=0
STUDY MATERIALS.......DESIGNED TO HELP YOU SUCCEED
1
, SPOTLIGHT 1
CORRECT WELL DETAILED ANSWERS|LATEST
UPDATE!!!!!!2026|GUARANTEED PASS|GRADED
how to remember s/s for pH imbalances - ANSWER "as the pH goes, so goes my
patient.... except potassium"
#1 priority for alkalosis & why - ANSWER pt needs suctioning because of seizures
#1 priority for acidosis & why - ANSWER pt needs to be ventilated with ambu bag bc
of respiratory arrest
what acid-base imbalance does kussmaul respirations cause - ANSWER metabolic
acidosis
acid-base imbalance for over/under ventilating - ANSWER over ventilating:
respiratory alkalosis
under ventilating: respiratory acidosis
acid-base imbalance for prolonged gastric vomiting or suction - ANSWER metabolic
alkalosis
reasons for high pressure alarms on vent & what to do for them - ANSWER 1. kinks...
unkink it
2. condensed water... empty it
3. mucus plugs... turn, cough, deep breathe, or suction PRN
2
,reasons for low pressure alarms on vent & what to do for them - ANSWER 1. main
tubing disconnection... reconnect it
2. O2 sensor tube disconnection... reconnect it
*if tubing is on the floor... bag pt and call respiratory therapist*
what acid-base imbalance would the pt be considered ready to be weaned off the vent &
why - ANSWER respiratory alkalosis b/c over ventilating
#1 psychological problem for any abuse situation - ANSWER DENIAL
when is denial ok - ANSWER with loss & grief
stages of grief: (DABDA) denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance
dependency, co-dependency, & manipulation (what to do for each of them) -
ANSWER -dependency: abuser gets the significant other to do things or make
decisions for them ... CONFRONT THEM
-co-dependency: when the significant other derives self-esteem for doing things or making
decisions for the abuser, however NOT harmful ... SET LIMITS & ENFORCE THEM, say no,
work on the self-esteem of co-dependent person
-manipulation: abuser gets significant other to do things or make decisions that are NOT IN
THE BEST INTEREST of the significant other, harmful & dangerous ... SET LIMITS & ENFORCE
THEM
wernicke (korsakoff) syndrome .. what it is, s/s, what to do, how to prevent -
ANSWER psychosis-induced encephalopathy by vitamin B1 (thiamine) deficiency
from alcoholism
3
, s/s: amnesia & confabulation
what to do: REDIRECT them when confabulating about something that is not true
how to prevent: take vitamin B1
antabuse and revia (disulfiram) - ANSWER aversion therapy (development of hatred
for alcohol)
onset AND duration of effectiveness: 2 weeks
pt teaching: avoid all forms of alcohol to avoid nausea, vomiting, and death (includes
mouthwash, cologne, perfume, aftershave, elixir OTC meds, hand sanitizer, insect repellant,
vanilla extract... CAN have red wine vinigarettes)
what are the upper & downer drugs with s/s - ANSWER uppers:
-caffeine
-cocaine
-LSD/PCP
-methamphetamines
-adderall
s/s: euphoria, seizures, restlessness, irritability, hyperreflexia (3+, 4+), tachycardia,
borborygmi, diarrhea
downers:
-over 135 others; if it's not an upper, it's a downer
s/s: lethargic, respiratory depression/arrest, constipated
4
