COMPLEX ADULT HEALTH FINAL IV
PROFESSIONAL EXAMPREP 2026 TESTED
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS FULL REVIEW
GRADED A+
◉ Partially compensated. Answer: - All values are abnormal
◉ Uncompensated. Answer: - pH and one other value is abnormal
◉ Measurements of Oxygenation. Answer: - 80 - 100mmHG
- SpO2 = 92%-99%
◉ Arterial Blood Gas Interpretation:. Answer:
◉ Alkalosis:. Answer: (see graphic)
◉ Acidosis:. Answer: (see graphic)
◉ Potassium Levels in Acidosis:. Answer: - K+ = Elevated
◉ Respiratory Acidosis:. Answer: - low pH, high CO2
,◉ Respiratory Alkalosis:. Answer: - high pH, low CO2
◉ Metabolic Acidosis:. Answer: - low pH, low HCO3
◉ Metabolic Alkalosis:. Answer: - high pH, high HCO3
◉ Interpret this ABG:
- ph 7.37
- PaCO2 50 mm HG
- Bicarbonate 30 mEq/L. Answer:
◉ Rescue Breathing Position:. Answer: - Side lying position
◉ Airway Management:. Answer: - Essential nursing skills that
maintain natural or artificial airways for compromised clients
◉ NPPV Machine:. Answer: - Non Invasive Positive Pressure
Ventilation
, ◉ CPAP/BiPap Machine Overview:. Answer: - Indications: acute
COPD, cardiogenic pulmonary edema, early hypoxemic failure in
immunocompromised patients, obstructive sleep apnea, and to
prevent re-intubation
- Contraindications: apnea, cardiovascular instability or
hypotension, dysrhythmias, MI, claustrophobia, somnolence, high
aspiration risk, copious secretions, GI surgery, craniofacial trauma,
and burns
◉ Endotracheal Intubation (ET):. Answer: - Insertion of
endotracheal tube through the mouth or nose...preferred route to
reduce infections
- Indications: maintain airway, remove secretions, prevention
aspiration, and provide mechanical ventilation
◉ Intubation Equipment:. Answer: - Ambu Bag connected to oxygen
- Laryngoscope & endotracheal tubes
- Suction equipment
- Ventilator
- Device or tape to secure ETT
◉ Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI):. Answer: - Giving medications to
sedate (induce) and temporarily paralyze a patient and then
performing orotracheal intubation.
- Eg. propofol, midazolam, short term paralytics, or fentanyl
PROFESSIONAL EXAMPREP 2026 TESTED
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS FULL REVIEW
GRADED A+
◉ Partially compensated. Answer: - All values are abnormal
◉ Uncompensated. Answer: - pH and one other value is abnormal
◉ Measurements of Oxygenation. Answer: - 80 - 100mmHG
- SpO2 = 92%-99%
◉ Arterial Blood Gas Interpretation:. Answer:
◉ Alkalosis:. Answer: (see graphic)
◉ Acidosis:. Answer: (see graphic)
◉ Potassium Levels in Acidosis:. Answer: - K+ = Elevated
◉ Respiratory Acidosis:. Answer: - low pH, high CO2
,◉ Respiratory Alkalosis:. Answer: - high pH, low CO2
◉ Metabolic Acidosis:. Answer: - low pH, low HCO3
◉ Metabolic Alkalosis:. Answer: - high pH, high HCO3
◉ Interpret this ABG:
- ph 7.37
- PaCO2 50 mm HG
- Bicarbonate 30 mEq/L. Answer:
◉ Rescue Breathing Position:. Answer: - Side lying position
◉ Airway Management:. Answer: - Essential nursing skills that
maintain natural or artificial airways for compromised clients
◉ NPPV Machine:. Answer: - Non Invasive Positive Pressure
Ventilation
, ◉ CPAP/BiPap Machine Overview:. Answer: - Indications: acute
COPD, cardiogenic pulmonary edema, early hypoxemic failure in
immunocompromised patients, obstructive sleep apnea, and to
prevent re-intubation
- Contraindications: apnea, cardiovascular instability or
hypotension, dysrhythmias, MI, claustrophobia, somnolence, high
aspiration risk, copious secretions, GI surgery, craniofacial trauma,
and burns
◉ Endotracheal Intubation (ET):. Answer: - Insertion of
endotracheal tube through the mouth or nose...preferred route to
reduce infections
- Indications: maintain airway, remove secretions, prevention
aspiration, and provide mechanical ventilation
◉ Intubation Equipment:. Answer: - Ambu Bag connected to oxygen
- Laryngoscope & endotracheal tubes
- Suction equipment
- Ventilator
- Device or tape to secure ETT
◉ Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI):. Answer: - Giving medications to
sedate (induce) and temporarily paralyze a patient and then
performing orotracheal intubation.
- Eg. propofol, midazolam, short term paralytics, or fentanyl
