Arterial Blood Gas Analysis

Course Overview

Course Outline

1. Introduction 
2. What is Arterial Blood Gas (ABG)? 
3. Indications for ABG Analysis 
4. Components of ABGs 
5. Pathophysiology of Control of Acid-Base Balance 
6. Interpreting Arterial Blood Gas Imbalances 
   1. Normal ABG Values 
   2. Goals of ABG Analysis 
7. Respiratory Alkalosis 
8. Metabolic Alkalosis 
9. Respiratory Acidosis 
10. Metabolic Acidosis 
11. Case Study: A Systematic Approach to ABG Analysis 
12. Let’s Practice! 
13. Conclusion 

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

In this course, we will discuss Arterial Blood Gas Analysis​. It will take the average learner 180 minutes to complete and awards 3 contact hours of continuing education.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

1. Explain the physiological basis of arterial blood gases. 
2. Identify signs and symptoms of acid-base imbalances and respiratory disturbances. 
3. Apply ABG analysis to manage patient care effectively in both emergency and routine healthcare settings. 

Target Audience

• Registered Nurses (RN)
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
• Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirement for Completion

1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
2. Read and learn all course materials
3. Complete the course evaluation
4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Accreditations + Approvals

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

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