EKG
Name of strip 1.
Normal sinus rhythm
Blunting of the costophrenic angle.
Pleural effusion
Interpret the following blood gas: pH 7.35 PaCO2 45 PaO2 80 HCO3-26
What is normal ABG
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PET Scan
Common causes of metabolic acidosis include all of the following EXCEPT: a.Diabetic ketoacidosis b.Shallow breathing from a sedative overdose c.Lactic acidosis d.Renal (kidney) failure
What is B Shallow breathing from a sedative overdose
Name EKG strip #2.
Preventricular Contractions (PVC's)
The chest x-ray shows hyperlucency, flattened diaphragms, and an absence of vascular markings. What disorders could this apply to? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
I. COPD
II. Asthma Attack
III. CHF
IV. RDS
I and II
Interpret the following blood gas: pH 7.20 PaCO2 60 PaO2 80 HCO3- 30
What is Partially Compensated Respiratory Acidosis
Acute Respiratory Acidosis
What type of radiograph is described as an x-ray motion picture?
Fluoroscopy
Common causes of metabolic alkalosis include (select all that apply): 1. diuretic therapy. 2. vomiting. 3. excessive sodium bicarbonate administration. 4. gastric suctioning.
What is 1, 2, 3, 4 1. diuretic therapy. 2. vomiting. 3. excessive sodium bicarbonate administration. 4. gastric suctioning.
Name EKG #3
Ventricular fibrillation
Platelike infiltrate
Atelectasis
Interpret the following blood gas: pH 7.35 PaCO2 65 PaO2 100 HCO3- 30
What is Fully Compensated Respiratory Acidosis
Chronic Respiratory Acidosis
What radiographic technique is most appropriate to diagnose a PE?
CT Scan
If a patient has chronic ventilatory failure, the pH is corrected toward normal by: a.The kidneys retaining bicarbonate b.The lung retaining CO2 c.The kidneys excreting bicarbonate d.The lungs blowing off more CO2
What is: a.The kidneys retaining bicarbonate
How long (in seconds) is strip #4?
5 seconds
Ground glass appearance
ARDS
Interpret the following blood gas: pH 7.5 PaCO2 20 PaO2 80 HCO3- 26
What is Uncompensated Respiratory Alkalosis
Acute Respiratory Alkalosis
What type of x-ray is helpful in diagnosing a pleural effusion?
lateral decubitus
What is the most common cause of strip # 2?
Hypoxia
Peripheral wedge-shaped infiltrate
Pulmonary embolism
Interpret the following blood gas: pH 7.28 PaCO2 60 PaO2 80 HCO3- 23
What is uncompensated respiratory acidosis
Acute Respiratory Acidosis
Which radiographic technique is described as an x-ray of the blood vessels?
Pulmonary angiogram
What is the most common cause of alveolar hyperventilation?
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