Course Code: REL-ALL-0-UABCXKC
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Interpret ABG results that indicate four types of acid-base disorders and oxygenation status.
Identify appropriate interventions based on ABG and chest X-ray findings.
Recognize the impact of each acid-base disorder on resident presentation.
Outline:
Section 1: Arterial Blood Gases
What You Should Know
Definition and Purpose of ABG Tests
Oxygen Therapy
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Interpreting ABGs
Basic ABG Interpretation
Oxygen and Saturation
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Overview of Chest X-Rays
Introduction to Chest X-Rays
Hyperinflation Versus Hypoinflation
Infiltrates Versus Effusions
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
References
Writer: Kathleen Koopmann, RN, BSN
Kathleen is a seasoned subject matter expert in post-acute care, with over 37 years of clinical and teaching experience spanning both acute and post-acute care settings. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Western Governors University and received specialized infection control training through the North Carolina Statewide Program for Infection Control and Epidemiology, in collaboration with NCDHHS and the University of North Carolina. Kathleen's diverse career includes roles in long-term care, acute care, occupational health, and nursing education. Most recently, she served as a Staff Development Coordinator and Infection Control Practitioner in long-term care, where she played a pivotal role in staff education and infection prevention.
Subject Matter Expert: Rebecca Hall, BSRT
Rebecca has been an RRT for almost 10 years and is training to be an ECMO specialist. She has worked in every area of the hospital, from high-risk Labor and Delivery, NICU, PICU, and Pediatric CICU to Adult Medical ICU and Adult ER.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nursing Personnel; Respiratory Therapists; in the following settings: All Healthcare Facilities.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.