PCU Exam Questions And Answers Latest Update

PCU Exam Questions And Answers Latest Update



PCU Exam Questions And
Answers Latest Update
What are normal ABG values? - ✔✔✔-ph: acidic 7.35-7.45 basic



CO2: basic 35-45 acidic



HCO3-: acidic 22-26 basic



Normal pao2 - ✔✔✔-80-100 mmhg



What ph levels are lethal? - ✔✔✔-outside 6.8-7.8



Where are abgs drawn from? What test is done to ensure adequate blood flow? -
✔✔✔-peripheral artery; allen's test for radial artery



How do the kidneys help maintain acid-base balance? - ✔✔✔-retain/excrete basic
HCO3 and retain/excrete acidic H+



Treatments for respiratory acidosis - ✔✔✔--oxygen

-intubation

-bronchodilators

-drug reversal agents

-incentive spirometer

-suction



Treatments for respiratory alkalosis - ✔✔✔--breathing into paper bag

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-anxiolytics

-analgesics

-reduce fever

-reduce ventilation

-return to normal altitude



Treatments for metabolic acidosis - ✔✔✔--IV sodium bicarbonate

-manage blood sugar

-antibiotics

-reversal for OD

-anti-diarrheal agents

-dialysis

-encourage respirations/ventilate



Treatments for metabolic alkalosis - ✔✔✔--antiemetics

-stop suctioning

-d/c drugs causing acid loss (diuretics, antacids)

-hydrochloric acid (rare)



What is systolic vs diastolic heart failure? - ✔✔✔-systolic: type of L sided HF with
reduced EF of < 40%; impaired contraction



Diastolic: type of L sided HF with preserved EF > 50%; impaired relaxation



What 3 things occur in systolic HF? - ✔✔✔-1. SNS activation (increased HR,
contractility, peripheral vasoconstriction)




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