NUR 2392 / NUR2392 Exam 2: Multidimensional
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Uncompensated
pH and one other value is abnormal
Partial compensation
pH, CO2, and HCO3 are all off
Full compensation
pH is normal
Acidosis
reduces the excitability of cardiovascular muscle, neurons, skeletal muscle, and smooth muscle.
Alkalosis
increases the sensitivity of excitable tissues allowing them to OVERRESPOND without
stimulation
, ABG considerations
- Assess cardiovascular w/ acidosis (cardiac arrest from hyperkalemia)
- Assess neuro status
- Fall precautions
Bicarb HC03
kidney compensation (slow and powerful)
Respiratory PaC02
Respiratory compensation (fast but limited)
Metabolic acidosis causes
DKA, Starvation, diarrhea, kidney failure, dehydration, liver failure, pancreatitis, heavy exercise,
seizure activity, fever, hypoxia, ischemia, ethanol/methanol intoxication
Metabolic acidosis signs and symptoms
bradycardia, hypotension, thready pulse, CNS depression, hyporeflexia, kussmal resp (with resp
compensation), warm, flushed, dry skin.
Metabolic acidosis treatment
hydration and medication to treat underlying problems (DKA - give insulin).
Care II (MDC 2) | Rasmussen University |
2026/2027 Study Guide, Questions & Detailed
Answers
Uncompensated
pH and one other value is abnormal
Partial compensation
pH, CO2, and HCO3 are all off
Full compensation
pH is normal
Acidosis
reduces the excitability of cardiovascular muscle, neurons, skeletal muscle, and smooth muscle.
Alkalosis
increases the sensitivity of excitable tissues allowing them to OVERRESPOND without
stimulation
, ABG considerations
- Assess cardiovascular w/ acidosis (cardiac arrest from hyperkalemia)
- Assess neuro status
- Fall precautions
Bicarb HC03
kidney compensation (slow and powerful)
Respiratory PaC02
Respiratory compensation (fast but limited)
Metabolic acidosis causes
DKA, Starvation, diarrhea, kidney failure, dehydration, liver failure, pancreatitis, heavy exercise,
seizure activity, fever, hypoxia, ischemia, ethanol/methanol intoxication
Metabolic acidosis signs and symptoms
bradycardia, hypotension, thready pulse, CNS depression, hyporeflexia, kussmal resp (with resp
compensation), warm, flushed, dry skin.
Metabolic acidosis treatment
hydration and medication to treat underlying problems (DKA - give insulin).