NSG 430 ARF & ARDS (Complete And Verified Study material) (11pages) LEARNEXAMS

1. What are the two primary causes of ARF?: Answer Insufficient oxygenation = Hypox-emic RF Insufficient Ventilation = Hypercapnic RF 2. ABGs for Hypoxemic RF: Answer PaO2 Less than 60mmHg -Normal or slightly subnormal PaCO2 Levels 3. ABGs for Hypercapnic RF: Answer PaCO2 Greater than 50mmHg - Hypoxemia and acidemia may be present 4. What are conditionsthat can cause ARF?: Answer ARDS, Asthma, Bronchitis, Emphysema, Pulmonary Edema 5. Neuromuscular Conditions causing ARF?: Answer Myasthenia Gravis MS Muscular Dystrophy GBS 6. What is usually the first indication of ARF?: Answer Mental Status Change - Agitation, Confusion, Disorientation, Restlessness