Exam 2 Concept Guide MDCII
Review dosage calculations
ABG Interpretation-include compensated/not compensated/partially compensated
Normal pH – 7.35-7.45
Co2 45-35 (higher the number the more acidic) – Regulated in the lungs
HCo3 22-26 - Regulated by the kidneys
Understand the roles of social worker and case manager
Financial care and resources. Importance of insurance. Palliative vs. hospice
Multi-disciplinary care team review components
o Why is an interpreter beneficial? – must use one
o Importance of insurance
o Palliative care vs. hospice
Hospice is comfort care without curative intent; the patient no longer has curative options or has chosen not to pursue
treatment because the side effects outweigh the benefits. Palliative care is comfort care with or without curative intent.
Both palliative care and hospice care provide comfort. But palliative care can begin at diagnosis, and at the same time
as treatment. Hospice care begins after treatment of the disease is stopped and when the person is not going to survive
the illness.
Metabolic Alkalosis
Treat underlying cause, IV ammonium chloride, antiemetics, Diamox (acetazolamide), discontinue prolonged
gastric suctioning
Zofran (ondansetron) Phenergan (promethazine)
, Metabolic Acidosis
Review dosage calculations
ABG Interpretation-include compensated/not compensated/partially compensated
Normal pH – 7.35-7.45
Co2 45-35 (higher the number the more acidic) – Regulated in the lungs
HCo3 22-26 - Regulated by the kidneys
Understand the roles of social worker and case manager
Financial care and resources. Importance of insurance. Palliative vs. hospice
Multi-disciplinary care team review components
o Why is an interpreter beneficial? – must use one
o Importance of insurance
o Palliative care vs. hospice
Hospice is comfort care without curative intent; the patient no longer has curative options or has chosen not to pursue
treatment because the side effects outweigh the benefits. Palliative care is comfort care with or without curative intent.
Both palliative care and hospice care provide comfort. But palliative care can begin at diagnosis, and at the same time
as treatment. Hospice care begins after treatment of the disease is stopped and when the person is not going to survive
the illness.
Metabolic Alkalosis
Treat underlying cause, IV ammonium chloride, antiemetics, Diamox (acetazolamide), discontinue prolonged
gastric suctioning
Zofran (ondansetron) Phenergan (promethazine)
, Metabolic Acidosis
