ABG Interpretation
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Method Computer-Based Training
What you'll learn
- By the end of this learning activity, the learner will be able to:¿
- Review normal values for arterial blood gas interpretation.
- Describe indications and contraindications for obtaining an arterial blood gas.
- Identify causes of acidosis and alkalosis.
- Recognize the differences between metabolic acidosis, metabolic alkalosis, respiratory acidosis, and respiratory alkalosis.
- Interpret an arterial blood gas through worked example.
Course overview
Arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis is a commonly used diagnostic tool to evaluate the partial pressure of gas in blood and acid-base content. It is especially important for critically ill patients and helps interpret respiratory, circulatory, and metabolic disorders. This course will discuss the step-by-step approach of ABG interpretation for nurses and other healthcare providers.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
3h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Certified Nurse Practitioner
3h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
3h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Clinical Nurse Specialist
3h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Licensed Practical Nurse
3h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Licensed Psychiatric Technician Nurse
3h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Registered Nurse
3h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Registered Nurse Practitioner
3h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
3h
Relevant to Clinical Nurse Midwife Specialty
Clinical Nurse Specialist
3h
Relevant to Clinical Nurse Specialty
Licensed Practical Nurse
3h
Licensed Practical Nurse - Continuing Education
Nurse Practitioner
3h
Relevant to Nurse Practitioner Specialty
Registered Nurse
3h
Registered Nurse District of Columbia - Continuing Education
Registered Nurse Anesthetist
3h
Relevant to Registered Nurse Anesthetist Specialty
Florida Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
3h
General
Licensed Practical Nurse
3h
General
Registered Nurse
3h
General
Florida Board of Nursing - Certified Nursing Assistants
Certified Nursing Assistant
3h
General
Georgia Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
3h
General
Registered Professional Nurse
3h
General
Kansas State Board of Nursing
Clinical Nurse Specialist
3h
Approved CNE Related to the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Mental Health Technician
3h
Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)
Licensed Practical Nurse
3h
Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)
Nurse Midwife
3h
Approved CNE Related to the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Nurse Practitioner
3h
Approved CNE Related to the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse
3h
Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)
Registered Nurse Anesthetist
3h
Approved CNE Related to the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Michigan Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
3h
General
Licensed Practical Nurse Special Volunteer
3h
General
Registered Nurse
3h
General
Registered Nurse Special Volunteer
3h
General
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
3h
Continuing education related to nursing
Registered Nurse
3h
Continuing education related to nursing
New Hampshire Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
3h
General CE
Licensed Practical Nurse
3h
General CE
Registered Nurse
3h
General CE
New Mexico Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Practitioner
3h
Continuing education relevant to nursing practice
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
3h
Continuing education relevant to nursing practice
Clinical Nurse Specialist
3h
Continuing education relevant to nursing practice
Licensed Practical Nurse
3h
Continuing education relevant to the licensed practical nurse
Registered Nurse
3h
Continuing education relevant to nursing practice
North Dakota Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
3h
CE Related to Nursing Practice
Licensed Practical Nurse
3h
CE Related to Nursing Practice
Registered Nurse
3h
CE Related to Nursing Practice
South Carolina Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
3h
General
Licensed Practical Nurse
3h
General
Registered Nurse
3h
General
Tennessee Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
3h
General
Licensed Practical Nurse
3h
General
Registered Nurse
3h
General
West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
3h
Clinical Management of Patients
Registered Nurse
3h
Relating to professional nursing practice
Wyoming Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Specialist
3h
General
Certified Nursing Assistant
3h
General
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
3h
General
Licensed Practical Nurse
3h
General
Registered Nurse
3h
General
Disclosure statements
Objectives
By the end of this learning activity, the learner will be able to:¿
- Review normal values for arterial blood gas interpretation.
- Describe indications and contraindications for obtaining an arterial blood gas.
- Identify causes of acidosis and alkalosis.
- Recognize the differences between metabolic acidosis, metabolic alkalosis, respiratory acidosis, and respiratory alkalosis.
- Interpret an arterial blood gas through worked example.
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Disclosures¿¿
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