Course Code: REL-PAC-0-O2ABG
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Determine which ABG results indicate four types of acid-base disorders and oxygenation status.
Recognize the impact of each acid-base disorder on resident presentation.
Recall characteristics seen on chest X-rays for at least five respiratory conditions.
Identify appropriate interventions based on ABG and chest X-ray findings.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Overview of Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Tests
Definition and Purpose of ABG Tests
The Basics of ABGs
Ventilation and Compensation
Oxygenation and Arterial Saturation
Review
Summary
Section 3: Interpretation of ABGs
Basic Interpretation
Respiratory Acidosis
Respiratory Alkalosis
Metabolic Acidosis
Metabolic Alkalosis
Mixed Acidosis vs. Mixed Alkalosis
Partial vs. Full Compensation
Oxygen and Oxygen Saturation
Review
Summary
Section 4: Overview of Chest X-Rays
Introduction to Chest X-Ray
What You See
Review
Hyperinflation vs. Hypoinflation
Infiltrates vs. Effusions
Pneumothorax
Pulmonary Edema
Review
Summary
Section 5: Using Test Results
Communication of Findings
Clinical Application
Review
Summary
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Instructor: Kevin T. Cahill, MS/RRT-NPS
Kevin T. Cahill, MS/RRT-NPS, earned his Master of Science degree in vocational and technical education from State University of New York (SUNY) Oswego and his bachelor’s degree in cardiopulmonary science from SUNY Health Science Center in Syracuse, New York. He has worked as an assistant professor and clinical coordinator of respiratory care at Onondaga Community College in Syracuse. He is presently employed by the Syracuse VA Medical Center.
Expert Reviewer: Elizabeth Kellerman, MSN, RN
Elizabeth Kellerman, MSN, RN worked as a critical care nurse in an Intensive Care Unit of a community hospital and that experience provided significant training in caring for older adults. Her experience and knowledge led her to nursing education where she taught at a community college as she received her Master's in Nurse Education at Western Carolina University. As a nursing instructor, she spent time in many types of care settings including medical-surgical inpatient and community living centers. Her passion for education and training has most recently led her to a position as Subject Matter Expert and Curriculum Designer for Relias.
Staff Writer: Susan Almon-Matangos, MS, CCC-SLP
Susan Almon-Matangos, MS, CCC-SLP, is a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist with over 30 years of experience. She obtained her bachelor's degree in psychology from Jacksonville State University and her Master of Science degree in speech-language pathology from The University of Alabama. She worked with clients of all ages and a variety of diagnostic conditions in school, hospital, skilled nursing facility, outpatient clinic, and home health settings. In her previous role as a national clinical director for Aegis Therapies, she created training programs for physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology related to the clinical rehabilitation needs of older adults in post-acute care. She currently draws upon her expertise in her role at Relias as Lead Subject Matter Expert Writer for Speech-Language Pathology. She is a certified member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Staff Writer: Ron Orth RN, CHC, CMAC
Ron Orth obtained a nursing degree from Milwaukee Area Technical College in 1985 and a B. A. in Health Care Administration from Concordia University in 1996. Mr. Orth possesses over 30 years of nursing experience with over 20 of those in the Skilled Nursing industry. Mr. Orth has extensive experience in teaching Medicare regulations to healthcare providers both in the US and internationally. Mr. Orth is currently the Director of Curriculum Design for Post-acute Care at Relias. Ron is certified in Healthcare Compliance through the Compliance Certification Board (CCB). Ron has also successfully completed the Infection Control Officer training through the AHCA.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; Respiratory Therapists; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.