Advanced Blood Gas Interpretation
by Nursing CE Catalog
Contact Hours: 2.8 Course Description: This module provides an overview of methods to assist you in interpreting blood gases, the physiology behind disorders that can affect acid-base balance and discussion on procedures for Allen test, insertion, removal and care of an arterial line. 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 & alkalosis and respiratory acidosis & 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
Describe methods of obtaining blood gases, including procedures for Allen test, insertion, removal, and care of an arterial line 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: 160-2-E-11-818A Course Approved: September 2011 Course Expires: September 2013
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