ATI RN
ATI Nur 221 Med Surg Final Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
What set of arterial blood gases (ABGs) would you expect to see in a client with acute chest trauma?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: pH 7.30, high CO2 (52), and near-normal HCO3 (22) reflect respiratory acidosis from hypoventilation in chest trauma, like rib fractures, reducing air exchange. Compensation is minimal acutely, fitting the clinical scenario. Other options (A,
C) indicate respiratory alkalosis, and D suggests mixed acidosis, less precise for acute chest trauma's primary CO2 retention.
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