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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 if ▪ bradycardia, thready weak pulses
met. or resp.) ▪ 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
Answers | Verified | Latest Update 2026/2027
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Terms in this set (49)
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 if ▪ bradycardia, thready weak pulses
met. or resp.) ▪ 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
