ABG Interpretations Questions and Answers
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Mr. M is a 65-year old male admitted with a decreased
level of consciousness (LOC). He has a history of chronic
bronchitis and heart failure. His vital signs are: Temp-102,
HR-104, RR-28 and shallow, BP-90/60. ABG results are as
follows:
pH= 7.2, PCO2= 75mmHg, HCO3= 26 mEq/L [ Ans: ] Use
for next 4 questions.
What is the acid base disturbance? [ Ans: ] Respiratory
Acidosis
Compensated or uncompensated? [ Ans: ] Partially
Compensated
What are some of the causes of this disorder?
A. Vomiting, diarrhea, prolonged diuretics
B. Pain, fever, hyperventilation
C. Pneumonia, hypoventilation, pneumothorax
D. Renal failure, ASA overdose, starvation, ketoacidosis [
Ans: ] C. Pneumonia, hypoventilation, pneumothorax
What are the interventions for this disorder?
, A. IV fluids (IVF), insulin, NaHCO3 based on ABG's only
B. Vigorous pulmonary toilet, antibiotics, diuretics,
mechanical ventilation
C. Sedatives or analgesics, breathe into paper bag,
mechanical ventilation to decrease rate.
D. Potassium replacement, Diamox [ Ans: ] Vigorous
pulmonary toilet, antibiotics, diuretics, mechanical
ventilation
Mrs. G., who has congestive heart failure (CHF), has been
having diarrhea for three days. You have noticed some
LOC changes and she is breathing shallowly. The doctor
orders ABG's:
pH= 7.44, PCO2= 50mmHg, HCO3= 31 mEq/L [ Ans: ] Use
for next 4 questions.
What is the acid base disturbance? [ Ans: ] Metabolic
Alkalosis
Compensated or uncompensated? [ Ans: ] Compensated
What are some of the causes of this disorder?
A. Vomiting, diarrhea, prolonged diuretics
B. Pain, fever, hyperventilation
C. Pneumonia, hypoventilation, pneumothorax
(100% Correct Answers) Already Graded A+
Mr. M is a 65-year old male admitted with a decreased
level of consciousness (LOC). He has a history of chronic
bronchitis and heart failure. His vital signs are: Temp-102,
HR-104, RR-28 and shallow, BP-90/60. ABG results are as
follows:
pH= 7.2, PCO2= 75mmHg, HCO3= 26 mEq/L [ Ans: ] Use
for next 4 questions.
What is the acid base disturbance? [ Ans: ] Respiratory
Acidosis
Compensated or uncompensated? [ Ans: ] Partially
Compensated
What are some of the causes of this disorder?
A. Vomiting, diarrhea, prolonged diuretics
B. Pain, fever, hyperventilation
C. Pneumonia, hypoventilation, pneumothorax
D. Renal failure, ASA overdose, starvation, ketoacidosis [
Ans: ] C. Pneumonia, hypoventilation, pneumothorax
What are the interventions for this disorder?
, A. IV fluids (IVF), insulin, NaHCO3 based on ABG's only
B. Vigorous pulmonary toilet, antibiotics, diuretics,
mechanical ventilation
C. Sedatives or analgesics, breathe into paper bag,
mechanical ventilation to decrease rate.
D. Potassium replacement, Diamox [ Ans: ] Vigorous
pulmonary toilet, antibiotics, diuretics, mechanical
ventilation
Mrs. G., who has congestive heart failure (CHF), has been
having diarrhea for three days. You have noticed some
LOC changes and she is breathing shallowly. The doctor
orders ABG's:
pH= 7.44, PCO2= 50mmHg, HCO3= 31 mEq/L [ Ans: ] Use
for next 4 questions.
What is the acid base disturbance? [ Ans: ] Metabolic
Alkalosis
Compensated or uncompensated? [ Ans: ] Compensated
What are some of the causes of this disorder?
A. Vomiting, diarrhea, prolonged diuretics
B. Pain, fever, hyperventilation
C. Pneumonia, hypoventilation, pneumothorax
