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WorksheetsRespiratory Acidosis vs Respiratory Alkalosis
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the normal range of blood pH in humans?
6.5 - 7.0
7.8 - 8.0
7.2 - 7.5
7.35 - 7.45
Respiratory alkalosis results from an excess loss of carbon dioxide due to rapid breathing
True
False
What characterizes respiratory acidosis?
Elevated carbon dioxide levels
Increased blood pH
Decreased breathing rate
Elevated sodium levels
pH= 7.48, PaCO2= 31, HCO3= 20
Respiratory acidosis
Metabolic acidosis
Respiratory alkalosis
Metabolic alkalosis
pH= 7.31, PaCO2= 48, HCO3= 23
Metabolic acidosis
Respiratory acidosis
Respiratory alkalosis
Metabolic alkalosis
S/SX include: tremors, flushed skin, weakness, and coma
Metabolic acidosis
Respiratory alkalosis
Respiratory acidosis
Metabolic alkalosis
Upon auscultation, the nurse notes that the lung sounds may be moist or absent in some lobes.
Respiratory acidosis
Metabolic acidosis
Respiratory alkalosis
Metabolic alkalosis
Treatment for a pt who is experiencing respiratory alkalosis
Putting nasal cannula oxygen
Airway suctioning
spirometer
Having the pt breath into a paper bag held over the nose and mouth
Acute respiratory acidosis is associated with:
Extreme respiratory insufficiency
Hyperventilation
Metabolic alkalosis
Normal breathing patterns
Treatment for pt who is experiencing chronic respiratory acidosis
Sedation
IV sodium bicarbonate
Breathing into a paper bag
Albuterol
ABG values indicate that a pH above what is respiratory alkalosis and the PaCO below
7.45, 20
7.45 ,35
6.4, 35
7.6, 24
What type of breathing is being corrected with respiratory alkalosis
Rapid breathing
Shallow breathing
Stopped breathing
Slow breathing
In acute acidosis situations, what type of medical management is used?
Mechanical ventilation
IV sodium bicarbonate
Bronchodilators and antibiotics
Paper bag held over the nose and mouth
Nursing interventions for acid-base balance include all the following, except:
Administering medications such as IV fluids or electrolyte replacements
Providing dental care
Monitor intake and output
Monitor lab values
Conditions associated with chronic respiratory acidosis include all the following except:
Emphysema
Bronchiectasis
Cystic fibrosis
Chronic diarrhea
