MDC II Exam 2 |Complete Questions with A+ Graded Answers

MDC II Exam 2 look at pH What is your first step when interpreting ABGs? Respiratory acidosis What acid-base imbalance would you expect to see in an asthmatic patient? COPD asthma muscle weakness ▪ inadequate chest expansion ▪ pneumonia ▪ pulmonary edema ▪ sleep apnea ▪ respiratory depression r/t: drugs, alcohol, anesthesia, electrolyte imbalance ▪ high ICP Common causes of Respiratory Acidosis Vital Signs, think LOW & SLOW ▪ bradycardia, thready weak pulses ▪ hypotension ▪ 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 S/S of Respiratory Acidosis (acidosis has similar s/s no matter if met. or resp.) stabilize airway (patent) bronchodilators ▪ O2