Mark-Klimek-Lectures-1-To-12-Nursing-Notes

Lecture Overview

• General Topics:

  • Acid-Base Balance

  • Ventilator Management

  • Alcohol and Its Impacts

  • Drug Toxicities

  • Diabetes Mellitus & Insipidus

  • Nutritional Guidance

  • Psych Drugs & Interventions

  • Maternity and Neonatology

  • Prioritization and Delegation

Acid/Base Balance (Start times: 30:00)

• Key Normal Values:

  • pH: 7.35 to 7.45

  • CO2: 35 to 45 mmHg

  • HCO3: 22 to 26 mEq/L

Identifying Acid-Base Imbalances

• Determine pH:

  • Acidosis: pH < 7.35

  • Alkalosis: pH > 7.45

HCO3 Directionality Rule:

• Rule of the Bs: Movement of