ATI Nproo 2100 Exam Unit 3 Fundamentals Exam

Extract:

Question 1 of 5

A nurse is reviewing the arterial blood gas values for a client. The pH is 7.32, PaCO2 48 mm Hg, and the HCO3 is 23 mEq/L. The nurse should recognize that these findings indicate which of the following acid-base balances?

A. Respiratory acidosis B. Metabolic alkalosis C. Respiratory alkalosis D. Metabolic acidosis

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Respiratory acidosis. The pH is below the normal range (7.35-7.45), indicating acidosis. The PaCO2 is elevated (normal range 35-45 mm Hg), suggesting respiratory involvement. The HCO3 is within the normal range (22-26 mEq/L) which rules out metabolic causes. In respiratory acidosis, the lungs are unable to eliminate enough CO2, leading to carbonic acid accumulation, thus lowering the pH.

Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because the pH, PaCO2, and HCO3 values do not align with metabolic alkalosis, respiratory alkalosis, or metabolic acidosis, respectively.

Question 2 of 5

Correct Answer:

Rationale:

Question 3 of 5

Correct Answer:

Rationale:

Question 4 of 5

Correct Answer:

Rationale:

Question 5 of 5

Correct Answer:

Rationale:

Similar Questions

A nurse is presenting a community-based program about HIV and AIDS. A client asks the nurse to describe the initial symptoms experienced with HIV infection. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse include in the explanation of initial symptoms?

A nurse is reviewing the arterial blood gas values for a client. The pH is 7.32, PaCO2 48 mm Hg, and the HCO3 is 23 mEq/L. The nurse should recognize that these findings indicate which of the following acid-base balances?

A client is admitted to the emergency room with a respiratory rate of 7/min. Arterial blood gases (ABG) reveal the following values. Which of the following is an appropriate analysis of the ABGs? pH 7.22, PaCO2 68 mm Hg, Base excess -2, PaO2 78 mm Hg, Saturation 80%, Bicarbonate 26 mEq/L

A nurse is caring for a client who is in the compensatory stage of shock. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A 45-year-old male presents to the emergency department after experiencing profuse vomiting and diarrhea for 3 days. His blood pressure is 90/60 mmHg, heart rate is 110 beats per minute, and mucous membranes are dry. Which of the following interventions should the nurse prioritize?

ATI Nproo 2100 Exam Unit 3 Fundamentals Exam | Nurselytic

Nurselytic

ATI RN

ATI RN