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What is Respiratory Acidosis
True or false
the kidneys are faster than the lungs at compensating for acid base disturbances
what is false
A pt is in respiratory alkalosis from anxiety induced hyperventilation. What is a quick way to help normalize co2?
What is reassurance, slow breathing techniques, or paper bag rebreathing.
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What is Respiratory Alkalosis
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what is partially compensated metabolic acidosis
your pt is in renal failure. what acid base disturbance are they most likely in?
what is metabolic acidosis bc the kidneys can't reabsorb bicarb as efficiently when damaged.
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What is Respiratory Acidosis
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What is fully compensated metabolic alkalosis
Your pt was just diagnosed with c-diff. You are having a bad shift bc you have had to clean up 30 episodes of diarrhea. What acid base disturbance is your pt most likely in?
what is metabolic acidosis bc your pt is expelling all their bicarb in their stool.
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What is metabolic Acidosis
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What is fully compensated respiratory acidosis
Your vented pt's ABG comes back. Based on the results below is there a need to adjust the vent settings? if so, how would you adjust them?
what is - yes there is a need to adjust vent settings. Increase the RR.
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What is Metabolic Alkalosis
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What is partially compensated metabolic acidosis
A pt comes into the ER with a glucose of 500. Their respirations are deep and rapid and their breath smells fruity. You are highly suspicious for DKA. Explain how and why the body compensates initially in this disease process.
what is - increased RR to blow off co2 in an attempt to increase the PH.