Basic Blood Gas Interpretation
by Nurses Network
Course Title: Basic Blood Gas Interpretation Contact Hours: 2.8 Course Description: This module provides an overview of methods to assist you in interpreting blood gases, as well as the physiology behind disorders that can affect acid-base balance. Course Objectives:Explain the physiology of gas exchange at the alveolar level
Describe the process of lactic acidosis and the levels of compensation
Describe the physiology, etiology, and causes of metabolic acidosis and alkalosis as well as respiratory acidosis and alkalosis
Perform basic blood gas interpretation based on the steps described within this module
Determine at what level a given patient is compensating based on blood gas values
Describe potential corrective actions for a pH that is either acidotic and alkalotic This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the PA State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. DISCLOSURES Criteria for successful completion includes a passing score of 70% on the post-test offered at the end of this course. A Certificate of Completion will be issued to all those who pass the post-test. The planning committee members and all content specialists have declared no conflict of interest, no commercial support, no off-label use of products, and no financial relationships as it relates to this activity. Approval of the continuing education activity does not imply endorsement by the provider, ANCC, PA State Nurses Association or CoursePark of any commercial products displayed in conjunction with this activity. Course Code: 152-2-E-11-817A Course Approved: September 2011 Course Expires: September 2013
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