ABG's

Question 1

Causes of Metabolic Acidosis

Answer 1

Lactic Acidosis
DKA
Renal failure
Diarrhea, ileostomy drainage
Biliary or pancreatic fistula
NaCl IV solutions

Question 2

S/S Metabolic Acidosis

Answer 2

Weakness, fatigue, general malaise
Diminished appetite, N/V
Warm, flushed skin
Deep, rapid respirations
SOB, dyspnea

Question 3

Causes of Metabolic Alkalosis

Answer 3

Vomiting, gastric suctioning
Hypokalemia
Alkali ingestion
Excess bicarbonate administration

Question 4

S/S Metabolic Alkalosis

Answer 4

Numbness & tingling around mouth, fingers, toes
Dizziness
Trousseau’s sign & muscle spasms

Question 5

Causes of Respiratory Acidosis

Answer 5

Acute respiratory conditions (i.e. pulmonary edema, acute asthma)
Opiate OD
Foreign body aspiration
Chest trauma
COPD
Multiple sclerosis
Stroke

Question 6

S/S Acute Respiratory Acidosis

Answer 6

Headache, blurred vision
Irritability
Mental cloudiness
Tachycardia
Warm, flushed skin

Question 7

S/S Chronic Respiratory Acidosis

Answer 7

Weakness

Dull headache

Question 8

Causes of Respiratory Alkalosis

Answer 8

Anxiety
Fever
Hyperventilation with mechanical ventilation

Question 9

S/S of Respiratory Alkalosis

Answer 9

Light headedness
Numbness or tingling
Sweaty palms
Panic, tachycardia, palpitations
Positive Chvostek's sign (face) & Trousseau's sign (hand & forearm)