Rasmussen Pathophysiology Exam 1 - Modules 1,
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Rapid, shallow respirations
Drowsiness, dizziness, disorientation
Headache
Hyperkalemia
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Clinical manifestations of respiratory
1 pH range 2
acidosis
changes in HCO3 excretion or
3 Potassium range and main function 4
retention
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pH range 7.35-7.45
PaCO2 range 35-45
HCO3 range 22-26
changes in CO2 excretion respiratory
changes in HCO3 excretion or metabolic
retention
Causes of respiratory acidosis Hypoventilation
Sleep apnea
CNS depressants (opioid, alcohol, benzos)
Impaired gas exchange: pneumonia, pulmonary
edema, COPD, asthma
Clinical manifestations of respiratory Rapid, shallow respirations
acidosis Drowsiness, dizziness, disorientation
Headache
Hyperkalemia
Causes of respiratory alkalosis Prolonged hyperventilation is most common
Clinical manifestations of respiratory Seizures
alkalosis Tachycardia
Numb/tingling extremities
Lethargy
Confusion
, Causes of metabolic acidosis Severe diarrhea
Renal Failure
Shock
Cardiac arrest
Diabetic ketoacidosis
Changes in potassium levels
Watch for seizure activity
Clinical Manifestations of metabolic Hyperkalemia
acidosis Hypotension
Shock
Coma
Causes of metabolic alkalosis Excessive vomiting
Excessive NG suction (stomach pump)
Clinical manifestations of metabolic Tremors/muscle cramps
alkalosis Tingling fingers/toes
Vomiting/nausea
Restlessness followed by lethargy
Potassium range and main function 3.5-5.0 mEq/L
Electrical conduction in heart
Causes of hyperkalemia Renal Failure
Addison's disease
Insulin deficiency
Metabolic acidosis
Massive trauma
NSAIDS (ibuprofen, aspirin)
2, 3 Questions with 100% Correct Answers |
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Practice questions for this set
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Rapid, shallow respirations
Drowsiness, dizziness, disorientation
Headache
Hyperkalemia
Choose an answer
Clinical manifestations of respiratory
1 pH range 2
acidosis
changes in HCO3 excretion or
3 Potassium range and main function 4
retention
Don't know?
,Terms in this set (107)
pH range 7.35-7.45
PaCO2 range 35-45
HCO3 range 22-26
changes in CO2 excretion respiratory
changes in HCO3 excretion or metabolic
retention
Causes of respiratory acidosis Hypoventilation
Sleep apnea
CNS depressants (opioid, alcohol, benzos)
Impaired gas exchange: pneumonia, pulmonary
edema, COPD, asthma
Clinical manifestations of respiratory Rapid, shallow respirations
acidosis Drowsiness, dizziness, disorientation
Headache
Hyperkalemia
Causes of respiratory alkalosis Prolonged hyperventilation is most common
Clinical manifestations of respiratory Seizures
alkalosis Tachycardia
Numb/tingling extremities
Lethargy
Confusion
, Causes of metabolic acidosis Severe diarrhea
Renal Failure
Shock
Cardiac arrest
Diabetic ketoacidosis
Changes in potassium levels
Watch for seizure activity
Clinical Manifestations of metabolic Hyperkalemia
acidosis Hypotension
Shock
Coma
Causes of metabolic alkalosis Excessive vomiting
Excessive NG suction (stomach pump)
Clinical manifestations of metabolic Tremors/muscle cramps
alkalosis Tingling fingers/toes
Vomiting/nausea
Restlessness followed by lethargy
Potassium range and main function 3.5-5.0 mEq/L
Electrical conduction in heart
Causes of hyperkalemia Renal Failure
Addison's disease
Insulin deficiency
Metabolic acidosis
Massive trauma
NSAIDS (ibuprofen, aspirin)
