NUR 160 Exam 2, HONDROS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Causes of Metabolic Alkalosis - Gastric Acid loss (NG suction), diuretics Causes of Metabolic Acidosis - Diarrhea, diabetes, renal failure, alcohol How to treat ABG issues - Treat the cause Tx for Respiratory Alkalosis - Breathe into Brown paper bag, relaxation, anti-anxiety meds Tx for Respiratory acidosis - Clear airway, assist with ventilation Tx for Metabolic alkalosis - Anti-emetics, replace fluids and electrolytes Tx for Metabolic acidosis - sodium bicarb Ventilation - Action of inspiration and exhalation of air, O2 into and out of lungs Transport - Physical movement of O2 from alveoli to cells for use and the physical movement of CO2 from cells to lungs for removal Perfusion - the action of passing
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