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NUR198 Final Exam
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1. ABGs Arterial Blood Gases
Reports the status of oxygenation and acid base balance of the blood
pH 7.35- 7.45
HCO3 (Bicarbonate) normal values 22-26 mEq/L
PaCO2 ( CO2 or carbon dioxide content) 35-45 mm Hg
PaO2 (oxygen saturation in arteria blood)- 80-100 mm Hg




2. Uncompensated meta- pH: 7.5, paCO2: 42mm Hg, HCO3: 29 mEq/L
bolic alkalosis

3. Compensated respirato- pH: 7.36, paCO2: 47mm Hg, HCO3:30 mEq/L
ry acidosis

4. Uncompensated meta- pH: 7.31, paCO2: 43mm Hg, HCO3: 19 mEq/L
bolic acidosis

5. Uncompensated respi- pH 7.48, paCO2: 33mm Hg, HCO3: 25 mEq/L
ratory alkalosis

6. Acidosis Hyperventilation
Rapid fast breathing

7. A-Fib: Risk factors

8. A-Fib: Patho Atria is rapid firing
No coordination

9. A-Fib: Manifestations

10. A-Fib: Diagnosis


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11. A-Fib: Interventions

12. A-Fib: Treatment - Amiodarone
- plavix
- Aspirin
- Ca+ channel blockers
- heparin
- lovenox, reduces risk of clots due to blood stasis in atria = *RISK FOR
CVA*

13. A-Fib: Education

14. A-fib: Complications Myocardial infarct
Stroke

15. Angina: Risk factors

16. Angina: Patho chest pain, occurs with low O2 and nutrient levels
Negative troponin

17. Angina: Manifestations

18. Angina: Diagnosis ECG, stress test, interventional studies

19. Angina: Interventions stop activity and rest
nitroglycerin tablet placed under the tongue for quick absorption (up
to two more does at 5-min intervals)
call 911 if not relieved in 5 min (unstable)
headache is a common adverse effect of this medication.
sit and lie down slowly.

20. Angina: Treatment




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21. Angina: Education

22. ARDS: Risk factors -Sepsis
-Aspiration of gastric contents
-Shock
-Infection
-Trauma
-Toxic inhalation
-Near drowning
-Multiple blood transfusions

23. ARDS: Patho Lung injury to respiratory distress within 72 hrs
Severe acute inflammation and pulmonary edema without evidence of
fluid overload or impaired cardiac function
Mortality rate 30%-40% from multi-system organ failure in those un-
treated
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

24. ARDS: Manifestations restlessness, tachypnea, dyspnea (early signs)
blood tinged fronthy sputum
bronchial breath sounds
crackles
use of accessory muscles (see intercostal retractions)

25. ARDS: Diagnosis

26. ARDS: Interventions Prone positioning to open up alveoli
Frequent turning
Help w anxiety or assist w sedation

27. ARDS: Treatment Get intubated to help lungs stay open
Identify and treat the underlying cause
High pressure ventilation (PEEP)


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High level O2 therapy
Supportive care
Nutrition
Fluid/electrolytes
Sedation facilitates ventilation and decreases O2 consumption

28. ARDS: Education

29. Aspiration Breathing fluid, food, vomit, or an object into the lungs
Elevate head of bead
Oral care

30. Aspiration: Causes NG tube incorrect placement due to extra residue from being in lungs
(check placement w xray)
Ph level (acidic)
Residual
Drowning
Pneumonia

31. Aspiration: Risk factors Ventilator (suction and oral care)
Can't cough stuff up

32. Asthma: Risk factors

33. Asthma: Patho

34. Asthma: Manifestations

35. Asthma: Diagnosis

36. Asthma: Interventions

37. Asthma: Treatment

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