MDC II Exam 2 Questions and Answers with
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What is your first step when look at pH
interpreting ABGs?
What acid-base imbalance would Respiratory acidosis
you expect to see in an asthmatic
patient?
Common causes of Respiratory COPD
Acidosis asthma
muscle weakness
■ inadequate chest expansion
■ pneumonia
■ pulmonary edema
■ sleep apnea
■ respiratory depression r/t: drugs,
alcohol,
anesthesia, electrolyte imbalance
■ high ICP
, S/S of Respiratory Acidosis Vital Signs, think LOW & SLOW
(acidosis has similar s/s no matter ■ bradycardia, thready weak pulses
if ■ hypotension
met. or resp.) ■ hypoxia
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
Verified Solutions | Latest Updated 2026
What is your first step when look at pH
interpreting ABGs?
What acid-base imbalance would Respiratory acidosis
you expect to see in an asthmatic
patient?
Common causes of Respiratory COPD
Acidosis asthma
muscle weakness
■ inadequate chest expansion
■ pneumonia
■ pulmonary edema
■ sleep apnea
■ respiratory depression r/t: drugs,
alcohol,
anesthesia, electrolyte imbalance
■ high ICP
, S/S of Respiratory Acidosis Vital Signs, think LOW & SLOW
(acidosis has similar s/s no matter ■ bradycardia, thready weak pulses
if ■ hypotension
met. or resp.) ■ hypoxia
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
