ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 29 : Fluids, Electrolytes, and Introduction to Acid-Base Balance Questions
Question 1 of 5
Your patient is admitted with alkalosis. Which laboratory finding would you expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A pH of 7.48 indicates alkalosis, as it is above the normal range of 7.35-7.45.
Question 2 of 5
Which is true of respiratory acidosis?
Correct Answer: B,D
Rationale: Respiratory acidosis results from hypoventilation, causing CO2 retention and a pH drop below 7.35.
Question 3 of 5
If a patient's blood pH is 7.33, the patient is in:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A pH of 7.33 is below the normal range (7.35-7.45), indicating acidosis.
Question 4 of 5
You will expect to find which of the following during the skin assessment of a patient with dehydration?
Correct Answer: B,E
Rationale: Dryness and prolonged skin tenting are classic signs of dehydration due to reduced skin moisture and elasticity.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is completing an I&O sheet for the patient. Which will the nurse include in the output?
Correct Answer: C,D,F
Rationale: Liquid stool, emesis, and urine are measurable outputs included in an I&O sheet.