Understanding Lab Values: Acid-Base Balance
Certificates
California Board of Registered Nursing
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP# 13791
Nurses will receive 1.25 contact hours for participating in this course.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
DC-RN -- District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CE Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.20 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Nursing CE Provider #: 50-290
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
American Nurses Credentialing Center
Relias, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Nurses will receive 1.25 contact hours for participating in this course.
Georgia Board of Nursing
Georgia Board of Nursing CE Provider #: 50-290
Nurses will receive 1.25 contact hours for participating in this course.
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education
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Relias LLC designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
South Carolina Board of Nursing
This program was approved by the South Carolina Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education Program (CE provider #50-290) CE Broker Course # 20-[Custom_Code]
Florida Board of Medicine
Florida Board of Medicine CE Provider #: 50-290
Florida Physician Assistants
Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel
Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel CE Provider #: 50-290
Clinical Laboratory Personnel will receive 1.20 contact hours for participating in this course.
American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
ASCLS P.A.C.E.® is accepted by the ASCP/ASCLS/AGT Board of Certification as well as licensure states, including California, as an approved provider of continuing education for recertification and license renewal. Relias is an approved provider with CE Broker for Florida licensees.
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing
Tennessee Medical Laboratory Board
Course Details
Define pH and identify the contributing factors that comprise this value.
Recall the roles of select physiologic systems involved in maintaining acid-base balance.
Interpret the physical values seen in laboratory testing for acid-base states.
Outline the pathologic conditions relative to acid-base and related compensatory management strategies utilized for common imbalances.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Chemical Principles of Acid-Base Balance
Introduction
Acids and Bases
pH
H+ Concentration Regulation: Buffer Systems, Respiratory System, and Kidneys
Review
Summary
Section 3: Dissecting the ABG
Components of the ABG
ABG Interpretation—Method 1
ABG Interpretation—Method 2
Review
Summary
Section 4: Acid-Base Disturbances
Introduction
Respiratory Disturbances
Metabolic Disturbances
Mixed Disturbances
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Summary
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
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Instructor: Kristen Ponichtera BSN, RN, CFRN, CTRN, CCRN
Kristen Ponichtera BSN, RN, CFRN, CTRN, CCRN brings 10 years of clinical and educational experience in the fields of critical care, emergency and aviation medicine. Serving as Program Director of Flight & Critical Care Nursing Education, she has created original comprehensive educational courses as well as has contributed to best-selling publications. An active member of the Air & Surface Transport Nurses Association (ASTNA), the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN), and the Society of Trauma Nurses (STN), she has been revered as a resource and mentor to many clinicians serving in these specialties. Fulfilling roles as a registered nurse, ECMO specialist, director and clinical educator, Kristen brings a unique and original perspective to the realm of medical education. Disclosure: Kristen Ponichtera BSN, RN, CFRN, CTRN, CCRN has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.Expert Reviewer: David Hoeft, MD
David Hoeft, MD is a board certified Anesthesiologist at American Anesthesiology of New York. In addition to his strong background in physical and chemical sciences, David is actively involved in graduate medical education and research, and brings clinical and didactic expertise across the continuum of medical practice. Disclosure: David Hoeft, MD has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
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