Sleep
The most common sleep disorder
What is Insomnia
This principle means “do no harm.”
What is nonmaleficence?
A pH of 7.50, PaCO₂ of 30, and normal HCO₃⁻ indicate this.
What is respiratory alkalosis?
The normal pH range of arterial blood.
What is 7.35–7.45?
Hyperventilation causes this imbalance.
What is respiratory alkalosis?
More than five breathing cessations lasting longer than 10 seconds per hour during sleep, resulting in decreased arterial oxygen saturation levels
What is sleep apnea
Respecting a patient’s right to make their own decisions is known as this ethical principle.
What is autonomy?
pH 7.28, HCO₃⁻ 19, PaCO₂ normal.
What is metabolic acidosis?
The body system that compensates for acid–base imbalance within minutes.
What is the respiratory system?
Common cause of respiratory acidosis related to airflow obstruction.
What is COPD?
Sudden attacks of sleep that are often uncontrolled
What is Narcolepsy?
The ethical principle that promotes doing good for the patient.
What is beneficence?
pH 7.48, HCO₃⁻ 30, normal PaCO₂.
What is metabolic alkalosis?
The primary organ responsible for metabolic compensation.
What are the kidneys?
Hypoventilation leads to this acid–base imbalance.
What is respiratory acidosis?
What findings can contribute to insomnia?
Must name 2.
What is Irregular Schedule, Stress, Alcohol intake.
A nurse spends extra time explaining a new diagnosis to help reduce the patient’s fear.
What is beneficence?
pH 7.30, PaCO₂ 60, HCO₃⁻ 26.
What is respiratory acidosis?
A pH below 7.35 indicates this condition.
What is acidosis?
Anxiety or panic often results in which acid–base disorder?
What is respiratory alkalosis?
This neurohormone produced from the brain helps control circadian rhythms
What is melatonin
Applying a restraint without a provider order or without justification is considered this.
What is false imprisonment?
pH 7.44, PaCO₂ 32, HCO₃⁻ 20. All values abnormal but pH still normal.
What is compensated metabolic acidosis?
The measurement that indicates metabolic acid–base status.
What is HCO₃⁻ (bicarbonate)?
Prolonged nasogastric suctioning results in this imbalance.
What is metabolic alkalosis?