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A nurse is caring for a client who enters the emergency department complaining of severe chest pain. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement to determine if the client is experiencing a myocardial infarction? A. Check the client's blood pressure. B. Auscultate heart tones. C. Perform a 12-lead ECG. D. Determine if pain radiates to the left arm. Correct Answer-C. Perform a 12-lead ECG. Beta adrenergic blockers cause? A. Tachycardia B. Bradycardia C. Hyperten...

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NR 324 EXAM 2 Final Exam STUDY GUIDE KT

NR 324 EXAM 2 Final Exam STUDY GUIDE KT

NR 324 EXAM 2 Final Exam STUDY GUIDE KT

paO2 : 80-100 mm Hg pH : 7.35-7.45 low pH : acidic high pH : alkalosis 2 | P a g e pa CO2 : 35-45 mm Hg HCO3 : 22-26 mEq/L respiratory acidosis : low pH, high co2, normal bicarbonate causes of respiratory acidosis : respiratory depression from anesthesia, overdose, increased intracranial pressure, airway obstruction from decreased alveolar capillary diffusion like pneumonia, COPD, ARDS, AND PE signs/symptoms of respiratory acidosis 3 | P a g e : hypoventilation (hypoxia), ...

NR 324-Exam 1- Fluid and Electrolytes Questions and Answers What happens to potassium in acidosis? ANSWER levels increase Respiratory Alkalosis: Etiology ANSWER - hyperventilation, hypoxia, anxiety - stimulated respiratory center (septicemia, brain injury) - mechanical hyperventilation Metabolic Alkalosis: Etiology ANSWER - severe vomiting - excessive gastric suctioning - diuretic therapy - potassium deficit - excess NaHCO3 intake - excessive mineralcorticoids Respiratory Alkalo...

What is wrong with the body during DKA? It is too acidic Do people with COPD and other chronic respiratory illnesses hyper or hypoventilate? HYPOventilate What organs are the two regulators of acid in our body? Lungs and kidneys When will a patient display Kussmaul breathing in relation to acid-base balance? During acidosis / Normal pH range of blood 7.35-7.45 normal PaCo2 35-45 mm Hg PaO2 normal levels 80-100 Normal HCO3 levels 22-26mEq/L NR 324 Exam 1 Questions With 100% verif...

What is wrong with the body during DKA? - correct answer It is too acidic Do people with COPD and other chronic respiratory illnesses hyper or hypoventilate? - correct answer HYPOventilate What organs are the two regulators of acid in our body? - correct answer Lungs and kidneys When will a patient display Kussmaul breathing in relation to acid-base balance? - correct answer During acidosis / Normal pH range of blood - correct answer 7.35-7.45 normal PaCo2 - correct answer 35-45 mm Hg Pa...

Causes of respiratory acidosis Hypoventilation, bradypnea, low RR Causes of respiratory alkalosis Hyperventilation, tachypnea, high RR Causes of metabolic acidosis Diarrhea Causes of metabolic alkalosis Nausea, vomiting Isotonic Solutions 1/2 NS Hyperkalemia > 5.0 THINK CARDIAC Cause: Renal compromised, PTH abnormalities S/S: Arrythmias, palpations, parasthesias (numbness & tingling) Interventions: EKG, widening